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great burnet 'Shiro-fukurin'

Sanguisorba officinalis 'Shiro-fukurin' (v)

Genus: Sanguisorba
Family: Rosaceae

About this plant

'Shiro-fukurin' is a clump-forming perennial to 1.2m tall. The greyish-green leaflets are toothed and variegated with white edges. Erect, burgundy-red flowerheads, up to 3cm long, are borne on widely-branched stems in summer

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

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Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth 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. Usually needs support (see staking perennials)

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Wildflower MeadowRock Garden

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years