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great burnet 'Martin's Mulberry'

Sanguisorba officinalis 'Martin's Mulberry'

Low Maintenance

Genus: Sanguisorba
Family: Rosaceae

About this plant

'Martin's Mulberry' is a clump-forming perennial, to 1.8m tall, with leaves comprised of up to 15 oval to oblong leaflets. Wine-red to deep purple flowers are held above the foliage on self-supporting stems from summer into autumn

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 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

East FacingWest FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Sheltered

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. The rhizomes can spread so site with care

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring or autumn

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverWildflower MeadowRock Garden

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years