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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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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Seedheads remain attractive throughout winter, retaining their colour. A companion for ornamental grasses. -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Northwestern North America -
Red
Crimson maroon -
BorderSuitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
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Coastal / windswept
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Cottage garden
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Town garden
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Fully hardy
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Height
75cm (30in) -
Spread
40cm (16in) -
Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialRhizomatous perennial
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Delicate, feathery, blue-grey foliage forms a neat clump.
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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
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilWill tolerate poorer soil that does not dry out.
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Mature Size75cm (30in)
40cm (16in)
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