Sanguisorba hakusanensis 'Lilac Squirrel' is a captivating perennial that brings enchanting movement and texture to any landscape design. These distinctive plants feature remarkable fluffy, bottlebrush-like flower spikes in a mesmerizing lilac-pink shade that gracefully sway with the slightest breeze. Perfect for adding vertical interest and a touch of whimsy to garden beds, borders, and naturalistic plantings.
A Unique Perennial for Distinctive Landscapes
The 'Lilac Squirrel' Burnet offers exceptional ornamental value throughout the growing season:
- Striking lilac-pink catkin-like blooms that resemble fluffy squirrel tails
- Elegant bluish-grey foliage that provides season-long interest
- Impressive 40-inch height that creates dramatic vertical accents
- Long-lasting blooms that maintain their appeal well into autumn
- Excellent cut flower for fresh and dried arrangements
- Attracts beneficial pollinators including bees and butterflies
- Deer and rabbit resistant qualities for worry-free gardening
- Drought tolerant once established, making it a sustainable choice
These versatile perennials combine beautifully with ornamental grasses, echinacea, and late-blooming perennials in mixed borders.
Planting and Growing Information
'Lilac Squirrel' thrives in full sun to partial shade locations in USDA hardiness zones 4-8. Plant in spring in moist, well-drained soil with moderate fertility. Space plants 18-24 inches apart to allow for proper air circulation. The impressive blooms appear from mid-summer through late fall, providing months of visual interest. Minimal maintenance is required - simply cut back foliage in late winter before new growth emerges.
Order Your Premium Bare Root Stock Today
DeVroomen offers premium quality 'Lilac Squirrel' bare root plants in convenient wholesale packages of 25 units. These professionally grown specimens are ready for spring planting and will establish quickly in your landscape projects. Available exclusively to our trade customers including garden centers, landscapers, and contractors. Contact our customer service team to place your order or visit our wholesale website to secure your stock for the upcoming season.
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EAN code55060101
- CatalogWholesale Growers
- Singular UnitBare Root
- Bloom Height40" / 100 cm
- Light RequirementsPartial Shade, Sun
- Bloom TimeLate Spring to Late Fall
- SizeI
- Packaged in250
- Zone4, 5, 6, 7, 8
- Shipping Time FrameSpring