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Seed no. 1140T
Sanguisorba officinalis
Great Burnet
£2.85
In stock · approx. 155 seeds per packet
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Year at a glance
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Flowers
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Germination
Sow under glass. Sow into moist well-drained seed compost. Ideal temp. 20°C. Germination takes 2-4 weeks but can be erratic and take much longer. If germination has not occurred in 3-4 weeks cold stratify. Move to 5°C for 2-4 weeks then return to warmth. Transplant seedlings once large enough to handle to 8cm pots. Move outside as soon as possible, once plants are a reasonable size with 50cm spacing.
Growing
Prefers a moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil that does not dry out. Best in full sun, will tolerate partial shade. Usually needs support and the rhizomes can spread and become invasive so choose your planting site with care.
Cultivation
No pruning required.
| Genus | Sanguisorba |
|---|---|
| Species | officinalis |
| Family | Rosaceae |
| Common name | Great Burnet |
| Seed number | 1140T |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Life cycle | Perennial |
| Colour | Red/Maroon |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Soil type | Clay, Chalky, Sandy, Loam |
| Soil acidity | Alkaline, Neutral, Acid |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Height | 2.1m |
| Sow | Feb, Mar, Apr, Sep, Oct, Nov |
| Flowers | Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep |
| Seeds per packet | 155 |
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