Sanguisorba offic. 'Red Thunder' - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Sanguisorba officinalis 'Red Thunder' (Sanguisorba officinalis) is an upright perennial that produces dark red flowers arranged in spikes from August to September. Its pinnate leaves are medium green. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, loose, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.4 m and grows to a width of approx. 50 cm. The Sanguisorba officinalis 'Red Thunder' is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * very beautiful in containers

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Sanguisorba officinalis 'Red Thunder' are medium green, pinnate.

Frost hardiness
The Sanguisorba officinalis 'Red Thunder' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Sanguisorba officinalis 'Red Thunder' sets beautiful accents together with: Tall Pipe Grass, Chinese Trollflower, Meadow Cranesbill.

Care
- If watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are stimulated to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought. - Preventive snail defence is advisable, as this plant is unfortunately very popular with snails.

Flower
Sanguisorba officinalis 'Red Thunder' forms dark red flowers arranged in spikes from August.

Use
Tubs, cottage garden, vegetable garden, consumption, cutting, group planting, bee pasture, perennial bed