Sanguisorba Plum Drops

Deep wine-red, oval-shaped flower heads are held on slender, wiry stems above a large clump of long, deeply divided foliage. Extremely hardy border plant or ideal for exposed sites.

Botanical NameSanguisorba officinalis
Common NameGreater Burnet
Key FeaturesHeavily blooming plants have wine-coloured bottlebrush flowers on tall, thin sturdy stems. Dark green pinnate foliage stays lower to the ground. Tolerates most any soil.
SizeGrows to 90cm high x 45cm wide.
PositionFull Sun.
DescriptionTemperature tolerant -15C to +40C.
Cultural Notes
Landscape Ideas
Water RequirementsLow – Medium
  • Rich plum-purple bottlebrush flowers
  • Long flowering season
  • Compact, upright habit
  • Fine, bluish-green foliage
  • Attracts bees and butterflies
  • Great for borders and cut flowers
  • Low maintenance
  • Frost tolerant