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Also Known As

  • Sanguisorba officinalis var. microcephala 'Little Angel'
  • Little Angel Variegated Burnet

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 4"-10"
  • W: 8"-12"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Sanguisorba 'Little Angel' plant details

Sanguisorba 'Little Angel' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green, red, variegated and white foliage. In summer burgundy flowers emerge. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - dappled shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sanguisorba 'Little Angel'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green, red, variegated and white
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 4 IN - 10 IN - tall
Flowers: burgundy blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, cutting garden, dried-arrangements, edging plant, rock garden, showy, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sanguisorba 'Little Angel'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This ‘Little Angel’ is a pint sized 4" high and eventually 12" wide; dense, ferny foliage is edged with white and doesn’t revert. Stems and leaves often have a hit of red. Jewel toned burgundy globe flowers in summer show well above the leaves, good bee plant! Like most Burnets, enjoys moist soil, though this one will take some dryness once established; sun. Thrives in pots, rock gardens, front of border, top of the wall.
Zn 4. Green and white foliage with red flowers.
Sanguisorba minor 'Little Angel' is a cute, dwarf burnet with masses of compact reddish flower heads from pink buds that sway in the air atop blue-green foliage with white edges. A form of the British native salad burnet, the edible leaves, best when young, lend a slightly nutty or cucumber flavour to salads, their serrated edges another layer of texture and interest.
For the front of a border, or rockery, this little late summer blooming Burnet has white edged foliage and 12" stems bearing rosy red catkin like flowers which attract pollinators and butterflies. Flowers remain attractive as they age, taking on deep wine tones. It likes a soil that is not too dry and spreads a bit though not as vigorous as the species.

Gardening facts about Sanguisorba 'Little Angel' plant

How to Grow Sanguisorba 'Little Angel'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • red
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • burgundy
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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