Sanguisorba 'pink Brushes' / 2L
Sanguisorba 'pink Brushes' / 2L
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Sanguisorba 'Pink Brushes'
2 Litre Pot
Plant Highlights: Elegant soft pink flower heads • Long flowering season • Graceful, airy habit • Excellent for pollinators and naturalistic planting
Overview
Sanguisorba 'Pink Brushes' is a graceful herbaceous perennial that produces slender stems topped with soft, bottlebrush-like pink flower heads from mid-summer into autumn. Floating above finely divided green foliage, the blooms add movement and a light, airy quality to borders, blending beautifully with ornamental grasses and other late-season perennials.
Its naturalistic habit makes it particularly well suited to prairie-style and cottage gardens, while the long-lasting flowers are also excellent for cutting. The delicate blooms continue to provide interest well into autumn as they fade naturally.
Plant Details
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Sanguisorba 'Pink Brushes' |
| Common Name | Burnet |
| Plant Type | Herbaceous perennial |
| Light | Full sun or partial shade |
| Soil | Fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil |
| Growth Habit | Upright, clump-forming |
| Foliage | Finely divided green leaves, deciduous |
| Flower Colour | Soft pink |
| Flowering Season | Mid-summer to autumn |
| Mature Height | 1.2 m to 1.5 m |
| Mature Spread | 50 cm to 90 cm |
| Hardiness | RHS H7 (below −20°C). |
Growing Guide
Position
Grow in full sun or partial shade in fertile soil that remains evenly moist. It performs particularly well in borders with consistent moisture and is equally at home in naturalistic planting schemes.
Watering
Water regularly while establishing and during prolonged dry periods. Plants perform best where the soil does not dry out completely in summer.
Soil
Plant in fertile, humus-rich, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil. Incorporating organic matter before planting will encourage healthy growth and prolonged flowering.
Pruning
Remove spent flower stems if a tidier appearance is preferred, or leave them in place to extend seasonal interest. Cut old growth back to ground level in late winter or early spring before new shoots emerge.
Perfect For
- Cottage gardens
- Naturalistic and prairie-style planting
- Mixed perennial borders
- Cut flower gardens
- Pollinator-friendly gardens
Wildlife
The nectar-rich flowers attract bees and other pollinating insects throughout the flowering season.
Why We Love It
- Soft pink flower heads bring height and movement to the border.
- Flowers over a long period from summer into autumn.
- Combines beautifully with ornamental grasses and late-flowering perennials.
- Makes an elegant and long-lasting cut flower.
Product Information
- Supplied in a 2 litre nursery pot.
- Decorative pots and containers shown, if any, are not included.