Sanguisorba officinalis ‘Beetlewings’

Description

Sanguisorba officinalis ‘Beetlewings’ AGM

A distinguished cultivar of the great burnet family, ‘Beetlewings’ brings architectural grace and movement to the late-season garden. Rising to an impressive height of 120-150 cm, this elegant perennial creates a striking vertical presence with its slender, burgundy-red stems that sway elegantly in the breeze. The dark crimson flower heads, reminiscent of little bottlebrushes, appear from mid-summer through to early autumn, dancing above the refined foliage.

The pinnate leaves form an attractive basal clump, with each leaflet finely serrated and taking on subtle bronze tints as the season progresses. These provide an excellent foil for the distinctive blooms whilst offering ground-level interest throughout the growing season.

This Award of Garden Merit winner excels in moisture-retentive soil but shows admirable adaptability once established. Perfect for prairie-style plantings, traditional herbaceous borders, or contemporary schemes, ‘Beetlewings’ associates beautifully with ornamental grasses and late-flowering perennials, adding both structure and movement to the autumn garden.