- Botanical name: Sanguisorba officinalis 'Pink Tanna'
- Common name: Great burnet
- Family: Rosaceae
- Plant Type: Perennial
Pink
Green
- Key features:
- Aromatic foliage
- Attractive to wildlife
- Flowers
- Low maintenance plant
Great burnet, Sanguisorba officinalis, is a hardy, herbaceous perennial with a large native range, spanning much of the northern hemisphere, including the United Kingdom. The flowers are an oval, pom-pom shape and are extremely attractive to bees. In the wild they can be found growing in damp grasslands and meadows, and along the edges of lakes and rivers. The foliage is said to have a cucumber scent.
Sanguisorba officinalis ‘Pink Tanna’ has lovely flowers that are an apple blossom pink, appearing from July to September on tall, airy stems. Further flowers can be encouraged by deadheading spent blooms. Perfect for growing in a moist spot as part of a mixed herbaceous border.
For best results, grow Sanguisorba officinalis ‘Pink Tanna’ in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade.
How to grow Sanguisorba 'Pink Tanna'
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Plant size
90cm height
50cm spread
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Aspect
East facing, south facing, west facing
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Position in border
Middle
- Sun exposure: Full sun, partial shade
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / clay / heavy / moist / acidic
Plant calendar
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Do Harvest in January |
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Do not Harvest in July |
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O
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Sanguisorba 'Pink Tanna' and wildlife
Sanguisorba 'Pink Tanna' is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Attractive to Bees
Attractive to Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Attractive to Butterflies/Moths
Attractive to Other pollinators
Is Sanguisorba 'Pink Tanna' poisonous?
Sanguisorba 'Pink Tanna' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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