Sanguisorba menziesii 'Dali Marble' (v)
burnet 'Dali Marble'
A vigorous, clump-forming deciduous herbaceous perennial with variegated green toothed leaves, edged with white, and upright long, slim spikes of burgundy-red bottlebrush flowers which appear from summer through until the autumn
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Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Cream Variegated | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Red | Green Cream Variegated | ||
| Autumn | Red | Green Cream Variegated | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming, Columnar upright
- 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
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring or autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Prairie planting
- Wildflower meadow
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required. Cut back stems to ground level late February to March
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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