Rumex sanguineus
Common sorrel , Sorrel dock, Bloodwort, Bloody dock, Red-veined sorrel, Red-veined dock, Red dock, Blood-veined sorrel, Blood veined sorrel
Rumex Rumex
R. sanguineus - R. sanguineus is a herbaceous perennial with long, narrow, green leaves that are edible when young, and turning wider with red veins when mature. It has cream flowers that bloom in clusters on stems throghout summer.
Rumex sanguineus is: Deciduous
Clump-forming
Red in Summer
Green in Spring; Green in Summer; Green in Autumn
Generally disease free.
Can be difficult to eradicate or control. Cut back after flowering and prior to seed setting to avoid self-seeding.
This plant usually dies after flowering and producing seeds. However, seeds germinate easily and plenty of seedlings will grow around the original plant.
Seed
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Rumex sanguineus (Bloody dock) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.1m after 2-5 years.
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Flavouring food and drinks, Wildflower, Wildlife
Plant in any well-drained soil in full sun.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Acid, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
This plant can hold its own against big bold plants such as hostas and acanthus.
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Rumex sanguineus
Common sorrel , Sorrel dock, Bloodwort, Bloody dock, Red-veined sorrel, Red-veined dock, Red dock, Blood-veined sorrel, Blood veined sorrel
Rumex Rumex
R. sanguineus - R. sanguineus is a herbaceous perennial with long, narrow, green leaves that are edible when young, and turning wider with red veins when mature. It has cream flowers that bloom in clusters on stems throghout summer.
Europe, Northern Africa, Southwestern Asia
Deciduous
Clump-forming
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Red in Summer
Green in Spring; Green in Summer; Green in Autumn
Generally disease free.
Can be difficult to eradicate or control. Cut back after flowering and prior to seed setting to avoid self-seeding.
This plant usually dies after flowering and producing seeds. However, seeds germinate easily and plenty of seedlings will grow around the original plant.
Seed
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Rumex sanguineus (Bloody dock) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.1m after 2-5 years.
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Flavouring food and drinks, Wildflower, Wildlife
Plant in any well-drained soil in full sun.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Acid, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
Rumex sanguineus (Bloody dock)
Corn borer; Corn moth; European corn borer; European maize borer; European stalk borer; Maize pyralid
Ostrinia nubilalis
Insect
Present (Limited)
3
3
Polyphagous boring pest present in the UK since the 1930’s. A maize-affecting race was detected for the first time in 2010. Industry may wish to monitor for its presence and mitigate against impacts.
Our plants are under greater threat than ever before. There is increasing movement of plants and other material traded from an increasing variety of sources. This increases the chances of exotic pests arriving with imported goods and travellers, as well as by natural means. Shoot is working with Defra to help members to do their part in preventing the introduction and spread of invasive risks.
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Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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This plant can hold its own against big bold plants such as hostas and acanthus.
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
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