Mar - Apr | Sanguisorba Magical Red Velvet | 2 Pack

2 Pack | 2 bare root plants (these are not grown in a cell tray)

If your cutting garden could use something wonderfully unusual, Sanguisorba Magical Red Velvet delivers. This distinctive perennial produces slender, branching stems topped with rich, velvety burgundy-red flower heads that seem to float above delicate green foliage.

Also known as ornamental burnet, Sanguisorba is prized by flower farmers and floral designers for its airy movement, intriguing texture, and natural meadow-inspired appearance. Its small, elongated flower heads add depth and visual interest without overwhelming the surrounding blooms.

Magical Red Velvet is especially beautiful alongside dahlias, cosmos, scabiosa, and ornamental grasses. Its long stems and unusual flowers make it a valuable addition to fresh-cut bouquets, garden-style arrangements, and naturalistic perennial plantings.

Unlike traditional showy garden flowers, this perennial brings a softer, more architectural quality to the landscape, with deep red flowers dancing above attractive foliage throughout the summer.

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Sanguisorba officinalis 'Magical Red Velvet'
• Common Name: Great Burnet, Ornamental Burnet
• Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
• Mature Height: Approximately 3-5 feet
• Mature Spread: Approximately 2-3 feet
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-8
• Light Requirements: Full sun to partial sun
• Bloom Season: Summer to early fall
• Flower Color: Deep burgundy-red
• Best Uses: Cut flower gardens, perennial borders, naturalistic landscapes, and floral arrangements

Growing Tips

Plant Sanguisorba Magical Red Velvet in fertile, well-drained soil that retains consistent moisture. Full sun encourages strong stems and abundant flowering, although light afternoon shade can be beneficial in particularly hot climates.

Water regularly during establishment and avoid allowing plants to become excessively dry during the growing season. A light application of compost in spring supports healthy growth.

Because Magical Red Velvet produces tall, slender flowering stems, flower growers may benefit from using support netting, particularly in windy locations or when growing for cut flower production.

Harvest stems when the flower heads are fully colored and firm. Their distinctive texture pairs beautifully with larger focal flowers and delicate filler varieties.

Cold-hardy, showy, and exceptionally useful in floral design, Magical Red Velvet is a must-try perennial for gardeners who love unusual cut flowers.