Sanguisorba officinalis 'Red Thunder'

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Great burnetPerennialFamily: Rosaceae

Flower colour:

Red

Foliage colour:

Green

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade

Aspect:

East facing, south facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Back, middle

Shade Type:

Damp

Soil

Acidic / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

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 'Red Thunder' bears abundant, deep burgundy flowers from July to September on tall, branching stems. Further flowers can be encouraged by deadheading spent blooms. It's perfect for growing in a moist spot as part of a mixed herbaceous border.

For best results, grow Sanguisorba officinalis 'Red Thunder' in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade.

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Sanguisorba ‘Red thunder’ and wildlife

Sanguisorba ‘Red thunder’ is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is known to attract Butterflies/​Moths

Butterflies/​Moths

Is known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Sanguisorba ‘Red thunder’ poisonous?

Sanguisorba ‘Red thunder’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People

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