Sanguisorba 'First Star'
Sanguisorba 'First Star' - is a variety of Sanguisorba officinalis, also known as Great Burnet. This perennial herb boasts deep green foliage and striking burgundy-red, button-like flowers held on strong, stiff stems. Its attractive claret-red flower spikes add structural interest and texture to the garden, blooming from mid to late summer. Ideal for borders, prairie planting, and naturalistic schemes, it also attracts pollinators.
- Claret-red, button-like flower spikes in mid to late summer
- Deep green foliage providing contrast to the blooms
- Strong, stiff stems for a refined, upright habit
- Adds structure, texture, and movement to planting schemes
- Attracts bees and other pollinators
- Prefers full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil
- Height 90cm - Spread 60cm
Burnet
-
EAN code5056583124775
- Brand
- Pot Size2L (17cm)
- AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Attractive to WildlifeAttractive to Bees, Attractive to Butterflies & Moths
- Flower ColourRed
- Flowering MonthJune, July, August
- Foliage ColourGreen
- Foliage TypeDeciduous
- Garden StyleCity & Courtyard Garden, Cottage & Informal Garden, Patio & Container, Prairie Planting, Wildflower Meadow, Wildlife Garden
- Hardiness (RHS rating)H7 colder than -20ºC. Very hardy
- Height90cm
- Spread60cm
- MoistureMoist but well-drained
- pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Plant HabitBushy
- Plant TypePerennial
- Planting TypesBorders and Beds, Cut Flowers, Garden Edging, Pots & Containers
- Season of InterestSpring, Summer
- Soil TypeClay, Loam, Sand
- Special AttributesEasy to Grow, Long Flowering, Low Maintenance
- SunlightFull Sun, Partial Shade
The majority of our national delivery options fall under the categories below. Certain oversized or age restricted items carry an additional delivery charge, however this will be clearly displayed in your basket before checkout.
Tracked Delivery (Express) - £6.99
Zone 1 - England, Wales & Scotland (excluding Highlands & Islands)
- Orders are dispatched within two working days
- Parcels are sent via DX or DPD on a next day service, requiring a signature on delivery or safe place instructions
- Fully tracked from door to door with text or email notifications along the way to keep you informed
- 2 hour time slot notification
- Dispatch days Monday - Thursday (excluding Bank Holidays)
- Delivery days Tuesday - Friday
Tracked Delivery (2-4 Days) - £14.99
Zone 2 – Highlands & Islands of Scotland
- Parcels are sent via a tracked 48 service, requiring a signature on delivery or safe place instructions
- Tracking code provided on dispatch. Email or SMS notification on day of delivery
- Orders dispatched within two working days
- Please expect 2-4 days for delivery
- List of applicable postcodes
Tracked Delivery (3-4 Days) - £14.99
Zone 3 – Isle of Man, Isle of Wight & Isles of Scilly
- Parcels are sent via a tracked 48 service, requiring a signature on delivery or safe place instructions
- Tracking code provided on dispatch. Email or SMS notification on day of delivery
- Orders dispatched within two working days
- Please expect 3-4 days for delivery
Parcel Tracking
Your order will be sent using a fully tracked service, providing us with some information on the parcel's status, location and route. It also allows us to provide you with the same information. Once your order has been dispatched you will receive an email (please check spam/junk email folders) with a tracking code and instructions on how this information can be retrieved.
Write a review about "Sanguisorba 'First Star'"
We want to know your opinion! Write a review about the product “Sanguisorba 'First Star'” and get a chance to win a National Gardening Gift Voucher of £25!