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Sanguisorba Tanna
Common name: Burnet
An explosion of ruby riches
-20°C and below
Good Cut Flowers
Good for Pollinators
30/05/2025
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A unique perennial herb, Sanguisorba officinalis 'Tanna' is also known as Burnet. A hardy, low-maintenance plant that produces beautiful, deep-green foliage and delicate, burgundy-red, button-like flowers from June to September and often longer. Held high on strong stiff stems above neat cushions of grey-green foliage, attractive seed heads follow. A great choice for borders and containers and is also deer and rabbit resistant. Sanguisorba officinalis 'Tanna' has been given the prestigious Award of Garden Merit by the RHS for outstanding performance in the garden. Said to be an edible herb, the young leaves and flowers can add a spicy flavour to salads. Sanguisorba officinalis 'Tanna' is easy to grow and requires minimal care where it will reach a height and spread of 40-50cm. A drought tolerant, herbaceous perennial which prefers to be grown in well-drained soil, in a sunny or partially shaded spot.
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Key Information
| Latin Name | Sanguisorba officinalis 'Tanna' |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Burnet |
| Hardiness | H7 (-20°C and below) |
| Colour | Red |
| Format | 9cm Pots |
| Position | Full-Sun, Part-Shade, Part-Sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height in Maturity (m) | 0.50 m |
| Spread in Maturity (m) | 0.40 |
| AGM | Yes |
| Soil Conditions | Chalk Clay Loam Sand |
| Soil Acidity | Acid Alkaline Neutral |
| Aspect | East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing |
| Drought Tolerant | Yes |
| Good for pots | Yes |
| Good for wildlife | Yes |
| Good for pollinators | Yes |
| Good for cutting | Yes |
| Good for groundcover | Yes |
What Will I Receive?
Young Plants
Potted Plants
Bare Roots
Bulbs & Corms
