Height to 80 cms. The inflorescence is umbrella-shaped, with 2 to 3 cms of diameter. Pincushions of white flowers surrounded by ruffs - a touch of pink on most of these. Popular perennials for sun or part shade. Clump forming. Winter dormant.
(Greater burnet). 60 to 90 cms. Popular hardy perennial, forming clumps of pinnate leaves. Long-lasting, deep red bottle-brush like flowers in summer. Sun. Sanguisorbas are very popular in recent years. Winter dormant.
Unnamed but very pretty taller variety with lovely pale creamy lemon flowers. Seems to start flowering when quite short. Sun and good drainage. Winter dormant.
To 70 cms in flower. 5 perfectly shaped white petals, flowering in summer. Ideal cut flower. Sun or part shade. Well drained soil. Cottage garden favourite. Winter dormant.