Sanguisorba tenuifolia 'Purpurea'
Japanese burnet 'Purpurea', Oriental burnet 'Purpurea', Purple burnet
Sanguisorba Sanguisorba
'Purpurea' _ 'Purpurea' is a clump-forming, spreading, herbaceous perennial with pinnate, dark green leaves divided into oblong, scalloped leaflets, the entire leaf turning yellow-orange in autumn. Slender, erect, branching stems bear long, dense, nodding, bottlebrush-like spikes of maroon flowers in summer and early autumn.
Sanguisorba tenuifolia 'Purpurea' is: Deciduous
Clump-forming
Maroon in Summer; Maroon in Autumn
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn
Generally pest free
Generally disease free
Cut back after flowering or leave seed heads for winter interest.
Divide congested plants in spring or autumn.
Division
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Sanguisorba tenuifolia 'Purpurea' (Japanese burnet 'Purpurea') will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1.2m after 2-5 years.
Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Prairie planting, Wildlife
Grow in sun or partial shade in moderately fertile soil that is reliably moist. Usually requires support. Site carefully as may become invasive.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Sanguisorba tenuifolia 'Purpurea'
Japanese burnet 'Purpurea', Oriental burnet 'Purpurea', Purple burnet
Sanguisorba Sanguisorba
'Purpurea' _ 'Purpurea' is a clump-forming, spreading, herbaceous perennial with pinnate, dark green leaves divided into oblong, scalloped leaflets, the entire leaf turning yellow-orange in autumn. Slender, erect, branching stems bear long, dense, nodding, bottlebrush-like spikes of maroon flowers in summer and early autumn.
Deciduous
Clump-forming
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Maroon in Summer; Maroon in Autumn
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn
Generally pest free
Generally disease free
Cut back after flowering or leave seed heads for winter interest.
Divide congested plants in spring or autumn.
Division
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Sanguisorba tenuifolia 'Purpurea' (Japanese burnet 'Purpurea') will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1.2m after 2-5 years.
Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Prairie planting, Wildlife
Grow in sun or partial shade in moderately fertile soil that is reliably moist. Usually requires support. Site carefully as may become invasive.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
Sanguisorba tenuifolia 'Purpurea' (Japanese burnet 'Purpurea')
grape ground pearl
Margarodes vitis
Insect
Absent
2
5
Main pathway; Vitis spp. plants for planting; already prohibited. However; further consideration of other pathways is required.
Sanguisorba tenuifolia 'Purpurea' (Japanese burnet 'Purpurea')
Lance nematode; Nematode; Lance
Hoplolaimus spp.
Nematode
Absent
2
4
Nematode species potentially affecting a wide variety of crops; prohibition of soil likely to mitigate risk substantially; keep under review in light of interceptions or findings should they occur in the EU.
Sanguisorba tenuifolia 'Purpurea' (Japanese burnet 'Purpurea')
Orgyia thyellina
Insect
Absent
3
3
Polyphagous moth pest from Eastern Asia which could be damaging to broadleaf and coniferous species if introduced to the UK; as well as having human health impacts. The main pathway is likely to be on goods (including non-plant material) imported from Eastern Asia and awareness raising with the main industry sectors is recommended.
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.
Traveling or importing plants? Please read "Don't risk it" advice here
Suspected outbreak? Click here for contact details to report to the relevant authority.
Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
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