Korean Burnet | Sanguisorba 'Lilac Squirrel'
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Korean Burnet
Sanguisorba 'Lilac Squirrel'
- A lovely, mat-forming plant that works beautifully alongside ornamental grasses in meadow settings, 'Lilac Squirrel' turns heads in summer with its distinctive pinkish-purple 'squirrel tail' flowers.
- Growing to roughly one metre (or so) in height, this burnet variety adds airy structure to beds and borders, underscored by attractive bluish-green wavy foliage found beneath the stems.
- Popular with pollinators, this is a great plant to implement in your garden if you're looking for ways to bolster its wildlife appeal.
- With its mat-forming habit, this plant is an excellent pick for ground cover if you're looking to suppress weeds in the garden, acting as a sort of 'living mulch'.
- 'Lilac Squirrel' boasts a long flowering season, blooming freely all the way from midsummer through until the early autumn months.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Korean Burnet needs a large, heavy pot and may require staking for support.
How big does it get?
Korean Burnet typically reaches a mature height of 90 cm and a spread of 60 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Korean Burnet requires full sun for at least 6 hours a day.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Korean Burnet prefers moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
Korean Burnet needs about 2.5 centimetres of water per week, keeping the soil evenly moist.
Will this plant need pruning?
Korean Burnet | Sanguisorba 'Lilac Squirrel' does not strictly need pruning, but regular deadheading will encourage more flowering. Cut the plant back to the base in late autumn or early spring.
How hardy is this plant?
Korean Burnet is fully hardy (H7), enduring temperatures below -20°C. It thrives uniformly across all regions of the UK without the need for winter protection.
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