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Garden Diary
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The next time you are buying perennials please look for our helpful labels and blue pots, and remember "The best perennials come out of the blue"!
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Sanguinaria canadensis
Plant number: 1.468.600
One of our treasured North American woodland wildflowers, the appearance of Bloodroot in the garden is a sure sign of spring. Plants burst out of the ground overnight it seems, with a succession of showy white multi-petalled blooms, leaves appearing as the flowers finish. Foliage is rounded, with deep notches. forming a low clump. Plants often disappear completely by mid summer, particularly in hot regions or if the soil dries out. Choose a site under deciduous trees that is moist during the early spring. Clumps may be divided carefully in midsummer or when dormant later in the autumn. A real gem!
Further details for
Sanguinaria canadensis
Optimal Growing
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Sun Exposure
Partial Shade or
Full Shade
Soil Type
Normal or
Sandy or
Clay
Soil pH
Neutral or
Alkaline or
Acid
Soil Moisture
Average or
Moist
Care Level
Easy
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Flower Colour
White
Blooming Time
Early Spring
Mid Spring
Foliage Color
Light Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Alpine & Rock
Edging
Massed
Wild Flower
Woodland
Height
10-15 cm
4-6 inches
Spread
15-20 cm
6-8 inches
Foot Traffic
None
Growth Rate
Slow
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Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.
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