Add rich colour and elegant movement to your garden with Sanguisorba ‘Midnight Child’, a striking perennial known for its deep crimson, almost black bottlebrush flower heads. Held on tall, slender stems above attractive green foliage, the dramatic blooms create a bold yet airy presence that brings depth and contrast to late-summer planting.
Flowering from mid to late summer, the dark, elongated flower spikes gently sway in the breeze and attract bees and other pollinators, making this plant a valuable addition to wildlife-friendly gardens. Its refined structure works beautifully among ornamental grasses, salvias, and other perennials, adding height and texture without overwhelming surrounding plants.
Sanguisorba ‘Midnight Child’ thrives in moist, well-drained soil and grows well in sun or partial shade. Reliable and easy to maintain, it returns year after year, providing long-lasting interest in borders and naturalistic planting schemes.
Ideal for mixed perennial borders, cottage gardens, and prairie-style planting, this elegant variety brings sophisticated colour and movement to the late-season garden.
Key Features
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Striking deep crimson to near-black bottlebrush flowers
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Flowering period: July – September
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Tall, graceful stems add height and movement
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Highly attractive to bees and pollinators
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Excellent for naturalistic and mixed border planting
Plant Details
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Botanical name: Sanguisorba ‘Midnight Child’
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Plant type: Hardy perennial
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Height: approx. 90–120 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, well-drained soil
With its dark, dramatic flowers and graceful form, Sanguisorba ‘Midnight Child’ is a superb choice for adding texture, height, and late-summer colour to garden borders.
