Little Angel Burnet

Sanguisorba officinalis var. microcephala 'Little Angel'

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Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:

Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements

Container Plant Sizes

Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.

Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2" x 2" x 3"	0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts	0.20 - 0.23 dry liters
4" Container	0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts	0.35 - 0.96 dry liters
4.5" Container	0.65 dry quarts	0.72 dry liters
6" Container	1.4 dry quarts	1.59 dry liters
1 Quart	1 dry quart	1.1 dry liters
5.5" Container	1.89 dry quarts	2.08 dry liters

Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2 Quart	2 dry quarts	2.2 dry liters
#1 Container	2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts	2.49 - 4.11 dry liters
5" x 5" x 12"	3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts	3.85 - 4.74 dry liters

Mature Plants (2-4 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#2 Container	1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons	5.24 - 7.75 dry liters
#3 Container	2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons	8.14 - 12.16 dry liters

Large Plants (3-5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#5 Container	2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons	12.86 - 20.35 dry liters
#6 Container	5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons	23.12 - 26.42 dry liters
#7 Container	5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons	26.34 - 28.76 dry liters

Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.

Common Sizes:

Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet

Important Notes

Container Volume Specifications

Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents

Growing Conditions

Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment

Seasonal Availability

Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
Container plants are available throughout the growing season
Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes

Questions?

For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.

Plant Profile & Growing Essentials

Cold hardy, Compact/Dwarf, Flowering, Deer-resistant, Attracts pollinators, Drought resistant, and Container Friendly

Specifications

Botanical Name

Sanguisorba officinalis var. microcephala 'Little Angel'
Height

1 ft
Width

1 ft
Growing Zones

4-8
Sunlight
- Full sun
Growth Rate

Moderate
Flower Color
- Red
Leaf Color
- Green
- White
- Variegated
Pollinator Friendly

Yes
Pollinator Required

No
Bloom Period

Late Summer, Early Fall
Does Not Ship To

AK, HI, ID, MT

Planting & Care Instructions

Where to Plant

Sunlight: Aim for at least six hours of direct sun daily; if you are in a hot climate, provide morning sun only, as consistent afternoon shade will prevent leaf scorch and keep the variegated creamy-white edges vibrant. While partial shade is acceptable, full sun encourages the most vigorous flowering.
Soil: This plant thrives in moderately fertile soil that is both well-drained and consistently moist. If you have heavy clay, blend in a generous amount of compost to improve drainage; if your soil is sandy, the organic matter will help it retain the critical moisture this plant needs.

Watering Requirements

During the first season, deep watering a couple of times a week is necessary to establish a strong, deep root system. Once established, ‘Little Angel’ tolerates short dry spells, but inconsistent watering will stress the plant, potentially leading to smaller blooms and susceptibility to powdery mildew. Ensure the soil stays evenly moist, especially when the plant is actively flowering in midsummer.

Pruning Tips

Like most herbaceous perennials, this plant blooms on new wood, so the main cleanup happens in late winter or very early spring before new growth emerges. Simply cut all the old, dormant stems and foliage back to ground level to maintain a tidy appearance for the coming season. You should also deadhead the spent, bottlebrush-like flowers throughout summer; this encourages more blooms and keeps the plant from spending energy on unwanted self-seeding.

Fertilizer Needs

A light touch is best here to maintain the plant’s tidy, compact habit. Apply a balanced, slow-release granular fertilizer or a fresh layer of well-rotted compost around the base in early spring as new growth emerges. What you want to avoid is a heavy application of high-nitrogen fertilizer, especially late in the season, because it will promote weak, floppy foliage instead of strong, upright flower stems.

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Growing Zones 4-8

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Variegated Lacy & Airy Delight Little Angel Burnet!

Elegant, Airy Varigated Foliage
Flowing, Mounding & Spreading Clumps
Clusters of Ruby Flowers
Easy Care & Low Maintenance
Moist to Wet Soil Conditions
Showy Cut Flower & Groundcover

Darling Little Angel Burnet (Sanguisorba officinalis var. microcephala 'Little Angel') is a showy and elegant ground cover perennial that will fill your sunny garden beds in delightful airy blooms and ornamental foliage!

Tiny deep-green leaves with creamy-white margins cover this dwarf Burnet. Easy-care herbaceous perennials, they form dense carpets each spring.

Waving on thin, tall stems, ruby-red flower panicles rise mid to late summer, making great cut flowers!

How to Use Little Angel Burnet In The Landscape

Graceful spillers and fillers throughout your pots and planters, these dainty dwarfs are perfectly sized for borders and moist Rock gardens!

Lacy clumps naturalize in drifts, filling moist to wet sites with frilly leaves and waving blooms.

Rambling through Cottage and informal gardens or spilling over your favorite urn, adding such soft, soothing hues and graceful air!

#ProPlantTips For Care

Best in wet to moist soils, Burnet handles full sun throughout cooler growing zones of 4-8. Tolerant of dryer soils, or of hotter zones, when planted in partial shade.

Preferring organically rich, consistently moist locations, Little Angel handles alkaline pH divinely!

These dwarf and easy care beauties create lovely mass plantings for erosion control and are highly adaptable!

Order your own Little Angel Burnet for a little slice of heaven in your gardens this year! Call Nature Hills today!

Under $50	$9.99
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Little Angel Burnet

Sanguisorba officinalis var. microcephala 'Little Angel'

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