Add elegance and movement to your garden with Sanguisorba hakusanensis ‘Lilac Squirrel’, a distinctive perennial admired for its soft lilac-pink, bottlebrush-style flower spikes. The fluffy, gently arching blooms resemble delicate squirrel tails, creating a graceful, flowing effect above neat mounds of fresh green foliage.
Flowering from mid to late summer, the unusual flowers sway beautifully in the breeze and provide valuable nectar for bees and other pollinators. Its airy habit brings height and texture to mixed borders while blending effortlessly with ornamental grasses and other late-season perennials.
Sanguisorba hakusanensis ‘Lilac Squirrel’ thrives in moist, well-drained soil and prefers a position in sun or partial shade. It performs especially well in naturalistic and cottage-style planting schemes, where its soft colour and elegant form add depth and seasonal interest.
Ideal for mixed borders, wildlife gardens, and prairie-style planting, this eye-catching perennial provides subtle colour, movement, and structure well into the later months of the gardening season.
Key Features
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Unique fluffy lilac-pink bottlebrush flowers
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Flowering season: July – September
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Graceful arching stems add movement and texture
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Attractive to bees and beneficial pollinators
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Excellent for naturalistic and mixed perennial borders
Plant Details
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Botanical name: Sanguisorba hakusanensis ‘Lilac Squirrel’
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Plant type: Hardy perennial
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Height: approx. 100–120 cm
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Spread: approx. 45–60 cm
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Position: Sun or partial shade
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Soil: Moist, well-drained soil
With its soft colour and distinctive flower form, Sanguisorba hakusanensis ‘Lilac Squirrel’ is a beautiful choice for gardeners seeking elegant texture and late-summer interest in their planting schemes.
