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Pimpinella major 'Rosea' (Greater burnet)
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.5m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Pimpinella major 'Rosea'
Other names
Greater burnet, Greater burnet saxifrage
Genus
Pimpinella 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
Habit
Clump-forming, Upright
Flower
Pale-pink in Summer
Foliage
Green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Leaf and bud eelworms , Leaf-mining sawflies 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.
Propagation methods
Basal cuttings, Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Pimpinella major 'Rosea' (Greater burnet) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
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.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
Botanical name
Pimpinella major 'Rosea'
Other names
Greater burnet, Greater burnet saxifrage
Genus
Pimpinella Pimpinella
Variety or Cultivar
'Rosea' _ 'Rosea' is clump-forming perennial with feather-like leaflets of bright green and umbels of soft, lacy pink flowers.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Upright
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Colour
Flower
Pale-pink in Summer
Foliage
Green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
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.
Propagation methods
Basal cuttings, Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Pimpinella major 'Rosea' (Greater burnet) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
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.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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Pimpinella major 'Rosea' (Greater burnet)
Pimpinella major 'Rosea' (Greater burnet)
Geranium pratense 'Mrs Kendall Clarke' and Pimpinella major 'Rosea'
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