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Sanguisorba 'Blackthorn'

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Sanguisorba 'Blackthorn'

Upright spikes of soft pink flowers in late summer and autumn. To 1.2m..

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£ 6.50
In stock - Qty 20 100% Peat Free
£ 17.00
In stock - Qty 6 100% Peat Free

Description

Upright spikes of soft pink flowers in late summer and autumn. Wonderful vertical accent. Sanguisorbas love damp soils but this one seems fine in our drier sandy soil too. To 1.2m. Bare root plants available to pre-order for delivery Feb 2026.

At A Glance

Common Name Burnet 'Blackthorn'
Type Hardy Perennial
Height over 1.2m
Colour pink
Spread Rate moderate
Flowering late summer
Soil Type moist,normal,drained
Aspect part-shade,sun
Pollination Attractive to pollinators

Sue's Notes

Close up, the detail on this plant is wonderful, with little black tips to each of the bottlebrush flowers. Very long flowering too.