Burnett
Sanguisorba officinalis 'Pink Tanna'
Common Name: Burnett
Genus: Sanguisorba
Species: officinalis
Cultivar: 'Pink Tanna'
Category: Perennials
Growth Rate: Average
Features: Has interesting foliage, Long flowering period
| Hardiness: Hardy | Height: 0.90 m (90 cm) |
| Sun/Shade: Full sun or Partial shade | Spread: 0.50 m (50 cm) |
| Foliage Type: Deciduous | Flower Colour: Pink |
| Foliage Colour: Green | Flowering Period: June to September |
Soil Type: Normal/Loam or Sandy/Light or Chalky/Alkaline
Soil Moisture: Moist, but well drained
Erect stems bear densely packed dark pink flowerheads with pale pink stamens in midsummer. They seem to hover in large numbers above the decorative mounds of attractive fern-like foliage. Great for adding vertical interest and movement to a mixed herbaceous bed or mixing with ornamental grasses for a naturalised effect.
- Garden care: Divide plants in spring or autumn
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