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    SANGUISORBA
    SANGUISORBA
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    SANGUISORBA

    Commonly known as Burnet

    Genus of about 18 species of rhizomatous perennials, most occurring in damp meadows in temperate and cooler regions of the northern hemisphere.

    UK natives are S. minor, salad burnet, to add a crisp, cucumber flavour to a salad or garnish a summer drink and S. officinalis. great burnet.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Good to know
      Bottlebrush-like flowers on leafy, wiry stems. Good for cut flowers.
    • Place of origin
      Northern hemisphere.
    • Border
    • Coastal / windswept
    • Cottage garden
    • Town garden
    • Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial
      Rhizomatous perennial
    • Herbaceous
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    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
    Unavailable
    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
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Afterplant - Grow Your Own
    AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
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