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Pimpinella major 'Rosea'
Pimpinella major 'Rosea'
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Pimpinella major 'Rosea'

Pimpinella major
Pimpinella, or greater burnet, has dark green lacy foliage and bountiful airy flower umbels in rosy mauve that lighten the garden and attract numerous beneficial insects and pollinators. Spectacular in meadows with grasses, in cottage gardens, allowed to self-sow and create a rhythm through the beds as they weave their way among other, more staid perennials.
SKU #S1550
$4.00
Details
Approximate Seeds Per Packet
26
Lifecycle
Perennial
Perennial Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8
Mature Size
2-3' h x 1.5-2' w
Sun
Full sun to partial shade
Soil
Rich, moist, well-drained
Season
Summer
Color
Light pink
Features
Great Cut Flower
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Bees
Attracts Beneficial Insects
SOWING INSTRUCTIONS
Depth:
Just cover
Sprout Time:
3-4 weeks
Starting Indoors:
Sow indoors 8 weeks before last frost and keep at 60-70F. If no germination after 3-4 weeks cover pots with plastic and chill in refrigerator for 2-3 weeks, then bring into warmth.
Starting Outdoors:
Recommended. Direct sow in fall or earliest spring into a prepared seedbed.
WHEN TO SET OUTSIDE
After last frost.
PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION
An airy "see-through" plant with lacy foliage and soft pink flowers blooming atop sturdy stems. A branching habit results in loads of flat-topped blooms in summer, drawing beneficial insects and butterflies of diverse kinds. Outstanding in meadow plantings in large drifts or along ponds, it also is a graceful addition to the mid or back border.
Final Spacing:
1-1.5'
Water Requirements:
Medium Water Use
Watering Details:
Keep moist but not soggy—at least 1" of water per week during dry spells.
Soil pH:
Not particular about soil pH.
Fertilizer:
Incorporate a couple of inches of compost prior to planting. If soil is especially poor, further amendments with organic matter may be necessary.
Diseases & Pests:
No major problems.
When to Cut for Bouquets:
When about 3/4 of the florets have started to open
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