Sanguisorba Lilac Squirrel (Burnet)
Lilac Pink Burnet Plant
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Description
Sanguisorba 'Lilac Squirrel' is a charming perennial that brings colour, movement and a playful touch to summer borders. From July to September, its soft lilac-pink flower spikes dangle gracefully from upright stems, swaying gently in the breeze. Their distinctive bottlebrush-like appearance creates an airy, naturalistic effect, making this variety particularly attractive in prairie-style gardens and informal planting schemes.
Growing to approximately 115 cm tall, it forms a neat clump of finely divided, grey-green foliage, adding texture and structure without overwhelming neighbouring plants. It thrives in full sun and prefers moist, well-drained soil. The delicate flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies, making it an excellent choice for wildlife-friendly gardens.
For a relaxed, naturalistic display, combine it with ornamental grasses, Echinacea or late-summer-flowering Salvia. Cut back the stems to ground level in late winter or early spring to encourage fresh growth for the following season.
At DutchGrown, we supply Sanguisorba 'Lilac Squirrel' as bare root plants for spring planting. Dispatch begins in mid March.
Key Features
• Botanical name: Sanguisorba 'Lilac Squirrel'
• Common name: Burnet
• Plant type: Hardy herbaceous perennial
• Flower colour: Lilac-pink
• Flowering period: July to September
• Height: Approximately 115 cm
• Spread: Approximately 45 to 60 cm
• Position: Full sun
• Soil: Moist, well-drained soil
• Watering: Water regularly after planting and during dry spells. Keep the soil from drying out completely
• Planting period: Spring, from March onwards
• Planting depth: Plant with the crown at soil level
• Planting distance: Approximately 45 to 60 cm apart
• Hardiness: Fully hardy in the UK
• Fragrance: Not particularly fragrant
• Pollinators: Attractive to bees and butterflies
• Growth habit: Upright, clump-forming with slender, drooping flower spikes
• Foliage: Grey-green, finely divided, deciduous
• Maintenance: Low maintenance; cut back old stems to ground level in late winter or early spring
• Suitable for pots: Yes, in large containers with moisture-retentive compost
• Supplied as: Bare root plant
• Local UK dispatch
• Dispatch: From mid March
Planting information
- Dig a hole to the required depth. You can find this required depth for each type of bulb, tuber or root in the growing guides.
- Depth is measurement of space between the soil line and top of bulb or bare root.
- Set the bulbs or bare root in place, pointed side or sprout side upward.
- Cover the bulbs by replacing the soil and water thoroughly.
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Shipping schedule
We start shipping our spring planted flower bulbs in Spring. We start shipping by Mid March.
Bulbs that are planted in spring and have a tendency to bloom in summer are called spring bulbs. Not to be confused with bulbs that are planted in autumn and bloom in spring.
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