Bring distinctive texture and rich colour to your garden with Sanguisorba ‘Beetle Wings’, an elegant perennial prized for its striking, beetle-wing red flower heads and graceful movement. Held on slender stems above neat clumps of fresh green foliage, the unusual bottlebrush blooms create a light, airy effect that adds depth and contrast to mixed borders.
Flowering from mid to late summer, the deep burgundy-red flowers gently sway in the breeze and attract bees and other beneficial pollinators, making this plant an excellent addition to wildlife-friendly gardens. Its refined, upright habit pairs beautifully with ornamental grasses, salvias, and other late-summer perennials in naturalistic planting schemes.
Sanguisorba ‘Beetle Wings’ thrives in moist, well-drained soil and enjoys a sunny or partially shaded position. Once established, it is a reliable, low-maintenance plant that returns year after year, bringing structure and interest well into autumn.
Ideal for cottage gardens, prairie-style planting, and mixed perennial borders, this distinctive sanguisorba adds movement, colour, and a touch of the unexpected.
Key Features
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Unique beetle-wing burgundy bottlebrush flowers
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Long flowering period: July – September
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Attractive to bees and pollinators
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Elegant, airy stems add movement to borders
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Perfect for naturalistic and mixed planting schemes
Plant Details
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Botanical name: Sanguisorba ‘Beetle Wings’
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Plant type: Hardy perennial
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Height: approx. 80–100 cm
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Spread: approx. 40–60 cm
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Position: Sun or partial shade
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Soil: Moist but well-drained soil
With its unusual flowers and graceful form, Sanguisorba ‘Beetle Wings’ is a beautiful choice for gardeners looking to add texture and late-season colour to their planting.
