Create bold colour and elegant movement in your garden with Sanguisorba ‘Red Thunder’, a striking perennial known for its vibrant ruby-red bottlebrush flower spikes. Held on tall, slender stems above attractive green foliage, the eye-catching blooms bring height, texture, and late-season drama to mixed borders.
Flowering from mid to late summer, the rich red flower heads sway gently in the breeze, adding a light, airy quality to planting schemes. The nectar-rich flowers are also highly attractive to bees and other pollinators, making this an excellent choice for wildlife-friendly gardens.
Sanguisorba ‘Red Thunder’ thrives in moist, well-drained soil and grows well in full sun or partial shade. Its elegant upright habit makes it perfect for weaving through perennial borders, pairing beautifully with ornamental grasses and other late-summer flowering plants.
Ideal for cottage gardens, prairie-style planting, and naturalistic borders, this reliable perennial delivers both structure and vibrant colour throughout the later months of the growing season.
Key Features
- Bold ruby-red bottlebrush flower spikes
- Long flowering period: July – September
- Elegant, airy stems add movement and height
- Highly attractive to bees and pollinators
- Perfect for naturalistic and mixed perennial borders
Plant Details
- Botanical name: Sanguisorba ‘Red Thunder’
- Plant type: Hardy perennial
- Height: approx. 90–120 cm
- Spread: approx. 45–60 cm
- Position: Sun or partial shade
- Soil: Moist, well-drained soil
With its vivid colour and graceful form, Sanguisorba ‘Red Thunder’ is an excellent choice for adding striking late-summer interest and pollinator appeal to your garden.
