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Pimpinella major 'Rosea' (Greater burnet)

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 0.5m
max. spread
Ultimate height 0.5m
max. height
Time to maturity 2-5 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Pimpinella major 'Rosea'

Other names: Greater burnet, Greater burnet saxifrage


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Genus: Pimpinella

Variety or cultivar: 'Rosea' _ 'Rosea' is clump-forming perennial with feather-like leaflets of bright green and umbels of soft, lacy pink flowers.

Pimpinella major 'Rosea' is: Deciduous

Flower: Pale-pink in Summer

Foliage: Green in Summer

Habit: Clump-forming, Upright

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Specific pests: Aphids , Leaf and bud eelworms , Leaf-mining sawflies

General care

Pruning: Cut back faded flowers to encourage a second flowering. Deadhead to prevent self-seeding around the garden.. REGISTER to read more...

Propagation methods: Basal cuttings, Division, Seed. REGISTER to read more...


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Pimpinella major 'Rosea' (Greater burnet) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.


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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Flavouring food and drinks, Flower Arranging, Wildlife

Cultivation: Plant in well-drained, sandy soil in full sun. Avoid wet, heavy soils.

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Soil types: Loamy, Sandy Match unknown
Soil drainage: Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: South, West Match unknown
Exposure: Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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