Agrostemma githago | Ocean Pearls Benzakein Chai Sanguisorba officinalis - also commonly

Sanguisorba officinalis - also commonly known as Burnet - are a striking addition to the garden

Being biennial

As you would expect they are hardy as well as being drought tolerant once established as well as being resistant to pests and diseases

tolerate drier positions in shade

It looks stunning when planted alone in large swaths

Agrostemma githago | Ocean Pearls Benzakein Chai Sanguisorba officinalis - also commonlyThis beautiful variety has scalloped white flowers with attractive gold coloured whiskers which will bloom from early to late summer. The flowers are held on slender stems above the pale green leaves. The Corncockle is a 'cottage garden' plant of old, it is fast growing and makes a great wildflower meadow or cottage garden plant. Growing to a height of 60cm the graceful stems are perfect for cutting and last well in the vase. Harvest individual