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Sanguisorba obtusa white-flowered

Sanguisorba obtusa white-flowered

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Genus: Sanguisorba
Family: Rosaceae

About this plant

A clump-forming deciduous herbaceous perennial with grey-green leaves and spikes of fluffy pure white flowers from summer to autumn

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in a moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil that does not dry out; best in full sun or partial shade

Pruning

No pruning required. Cut back stems to ground level late February to March

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring or autumn

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverRock GardenWildflower Meadow

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years