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    SANGUISORBA
    SANGUISORBA menziesii
    SANGUISORBA menziesii
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    SANGUISORBA menziesii

    Commonly known as Burnet

    Clump forming perennial with glaucous scalloped foliage and tall stems of dense oval flower spikes in crimson-maroon
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    1.5 to 2 Litre   - Click to view photo - Early in the year, typically January til end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch
    Delivery Information
    Normally 3 - 5 days
    Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall
    Ready in 3 - 5 days
    individually £14.00 each , 3+ £12.00 each 
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    • Good to know
      Seedheads remain attractive throughout winter, retaining their colour. A companion for ornamental grasses.
    • Pests & Diseases
      Slugs.
    • Place of origin
      Northwestern North America
    • Red
      Crimson maroon
    • Border
      Suitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
    • Coastal / windswept
    • Cottage garden
    • Town garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      75cm (30in)
    • Spread
      40cm (16in)
    • Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial
      Rhizomatous perennial
    • Herbaceous
      Delicate, feathery, blue-grey foliage forms a neat clump.
    • Hardy - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Will tolerate poorer soil that does not dry out.
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • Mature Size
      75cm (30in)
      		 bulb/corm - guide for size not form Watering Can
        40cm (16in)
      		  
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    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Wildflower Mini Meadow
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²
    £7.00
    10m²
    £15.50
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