Pimpinella magna var. rosea
pink greater burnet saxifrage
An herbaceous perennial to 1.2m tall, with pinnate leaves composed of several lance-shaped leaflets, and flat sprays of rosy-pink flowers, fading to pale pink, in early and mid summer
Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink | Green | ||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Apiaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Pimpinella can be annuals, biennials or herbaceous perennials with simple or pinnately divided leaves and branched umbels of tiny flowers
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Tolerant of a range of soils and conditions but best in fertile, moist soil in full sun or partial shade. Suited to naturalising in a wild garden
Propagation
Propagate by seed in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe. Prick out into deep containers to avoid damage to the tap root when transplanting later. Propagate by division in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Wildflower meadow
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut down flowering stems when faded
Pests
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews in dry conditions
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