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Sanguisorba officinalis Chocolate Tip

Sanguisorba officinalis Chocolate Tip
Great Burnet, Salad Burnet

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Arrivée cet automne, en bon état mais pas très vigoureuse, puis rapidement disparue avant l'hiver. Là en avril, une dizaine de leafs fines vert vif sont sorties, alors même si ce n'est pas l'euphorie, elle est en train de s'en sortir.

Maure, 08/04/2020

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Perennial forming very stiff inflorescences on which small purple-chocolate flowers of rare intensity gravitate.
Flower size
3 cm
Height at maturity
1 m
Spread at maturity
40 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Recommended planting time March to May, September to November
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Description

The Sanguisorba officinalis 'Chocolate Tip' is a perennial that forms very stiff inflorescences on which small purple-chocolate flowers of rare intensity gravitate.

Large perennial plant forming a robust stump with strong fleshy roots. In spring, it has a large rosette of compound leaves of a tender green colour. From May, large very stiff inflorescences bloom into small ovate chocolate flowers.

The Sanguisorba 'Chocolate Tip' is suitable for herbaceous borders, meadows in a natural style or contemporary-style beds. Plant it in deep, moist, and well-drained soil.

 

 

 

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Sanguisorba officinalis Chocolate Tip (Foliage) Foliage

Flowering

Flower colour red
Flowering time May to June
Flower size 3 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1 m
Spread at maturity 40 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Sanguisorba

Species

officinalis

Cultivar

Chocolate Tip

Family

Rosaceae

Other common names

Great Burnet, Salad Burnet

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

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Planting and care

Plant the Sanguisorba 'Chocolate Tip' in full sun, in any type of soil that is sufficiently fertile and well-drained. The larger species require staking.

Planting period

Recommended planting time March to May, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Border
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Neutral, Calcareous
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Clayey-chalky (heavy and alkaline), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, Rich, well-drained and deep

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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