Sanguisorba tenuifolia var. alba

Genus: Sanguisorba

Species: tenuifolia var. alba

Family Name: Rosaceae

Seed Catalogue No.: 1139B

Hardiness: Hardy

Lifecycle: Perennial

Suitable for: Cut Flowers

Colour: White Cream

Flowers: July, August, September

Lighting Conditions: Full Sun, Partial Sun

Soil Type: Clay, Chalk, Sand, Loam

Soil Acidity: Alkaline, Neutral, Acid

Moisture: Well-drained

Germination Instructions

Sow under glass. Sow into moist well-drained seed compost. Ideal temp. 20°C. Germination takes 2-4 weeks but can be erratic and take much longer. If germination has not occurred in 3-4 weeks cold stratify. Move to 5°C for 2-4 weeks then return to warmth. Transplant seedlings once large enough to handle to 8cm pots. Move outside as soon as possible, once plants are a reasonable size with 50cm spacing.

Growing Instructions

Prefers a moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil that does not dry out. Best in full sun, will tolerate partial shade. Usually requires staking/support.

Cultivation Instructions

Propagate by seed or by division in spring or autumn. No routine pruning required.

When to Sow

• Sow Under Cover/Plant Indoors
• Flowers/Harvest

Approximate number of seeds per packet: 20

Please note we pack the majority of our seeds by volume so the number of seeds indicated is only an approximation.