Sanguisorba officinalis 'Martin's Mulberry'
great burnet 'Martin's Mulberry'
'Martin's Mulberry' is a clump-forming perennial, to 1.8m tall, with leaves comprised of up to 15 oval to oblong leaflets. Wine-red to deep purple flowers are held above the foliage on self-supporting stems from summer into autumn
Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Purple Red | Green | ||
| Autumn | Purple Red | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Sanguisorba are rhizomatous herbaceous perennials with attractive, pinnate leaves and branched stems bearing terminal spikes of small fluffy flowers with conspicuous stamens
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil that does not dry out; best in full sun or partial shade. The rhizomes can spread so site with care
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring or autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildflower meadow
- Prairie planting
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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