Sanguisorba tenuifolia var. alba
White Japanese burnet, White Oriental burnet, Sanguisorba tenuifolia 'Alba'
Sanguisorba Sanguisorba
S. tenuifolia var. alba - S. tenuifolia var. alba is a clump-forming, spreading, herbaceous perennial with pinnate, fern-like, dark green leaves and slender, erect, branching stems bearing long, nodding, bottlebrush-like spikes of white, fluffy flowers in summer and early autumn.
Sanguisorba tenuifolia var. alba is: Deciduous
Clump-forming
White in Summer; White in Autumn
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-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 var. alba (White Japanese burnet) will reach a height of 1.8m and a spread of 0.75m 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)
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Sanguisorba tenuifolia var. alba
White Japanese burnet, White Oriental burnet, Sanguisorba tenuifolia 'Alba'
Sanguisorba Sanguisorba
S. tenuifolia var. alba - S. tenuifolia var. alba is a clump-forming, spreading, herbaceous perennial with pinnate, fern-like, dark green leaves and slender, erect, branching stems bearing long, nodding, bottlebrush-like spikes of white, fluffy flowers in summer and early autumn.
Deciduous
Clump-forming
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White in Summer; White in Autumn
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-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 var. alba (White Japanese burnet) will reach a height of 1.8m and a spread of 0.75m 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 var. alba (White Japanese burnet)
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 var. alba (White Japanese burnet)
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 var. alba (White Japanese burnet)
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... |
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