Sanguisorba Lilac Squirrel (Great Burnet)
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Description
Sanguisorba ‘Lilac Squirrel’ is a beautiful perennial that adds color, height and movement to summer gardens. From July to September, its soft lilac-pink flower spikes hang gracefully from tall stems and sway in the breeze. The flowers have a fluffy, bottlebrush-like shape that gives borders a natural, relaxed look.
Growing to around 115 cm tall, this plant forms a neat clump of finely divided, gray-green leaves. It grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Its delicate flowers also attract bees and butterflies, making it a lovely choice for wildlife-friendly gardens.
For a natural look, plant it alongside ornamental grasses, Echinacea or late-flowering Salvia. Cut the old stems back to ground level in late winter or early spring to encourage fresh growth.
At DutchGrown, we supply Sanguisorba ‘Lilac Squirrel’ as a bare root plant, ready for spring planting. Dispatch begins in mid-March.
Key features
Botanical name: Sanguisorba ‘Lilac Squirrel’
Common name: Burnet
Plant type: Hardy herbaceous perennial
Flower colour: Lilac-pink
Flowering period: July to September
Height: Approximately 115 cm
Spread: Approximately 45 to 60 cm
Position: Full sun
Soil: Moist, well-drained soil
Watering: Water regularly after planting and during dry spells. Do not allow the soil to dry out completely.
Planting period: Spring, from March onwards
Planting depth: Plant with the crown at soil level
Planting distance: Approximately 45 to 60 cm apart
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Fragrance: Not particularly fragrant
Pollinators: Attractive to bees and butterflies
Growth habit: Upright, clump-forming, with slender, drooping flower spikes
Foliage: Grey-green, finely divided and deciduous
Maintenance: Low maintenance. Cut old stems back to ground level in late winter or early spring.
Suitable for pots: Yes, in large containers with moisture-retentive compost
Supplied as: Bare root plants
Dispatch: From mid March
Planting information
- Dig a hole to the required depth. You can find this required depth for each type of bulb, tuber or root in the growing guides.
- Depth is measurement of space between the soil line and top of bulb or bare root.
- Set the bulbs or bare root in place, pointed side or sprout side upward.
- Cover the bulbs by replacing the soil and water thoroughly.
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Shipping schedule
We start shipping our spring planted flower bulbs in Spring. We start shipping by mid March.
Bulbs that are planted in spring and have a tendency to bloom in summer are called spring bulbs. Not to be confused with bulbs that are planted in autumn and bloom in spring.
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For over 4 generations, DutchGrown™ has built its reputation by offering the best Autumn-planted flowers bulbs available anywhere. We take pride in our exceptionally high level of quality control customer service, and our commitment to client satisfaction continues long after the bulbs leave our premises. When you order from DutchGrown™, we 100% guarantee that you will receive the hardiest flower bulbs available, packed with care and ready to thrive in your garden. Read more.
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