About
A herbaceous perennial to 60cm tall, forming a clump of ferny, toothed foliage held on red stems. A good choice where the species would be too big. In midsummer it produces feathery plumes of tiny white flowers; these are good for cutting.
About the genus
Aruncus are clump-forming rhizomatous perennials with pinnately divided leaves and very small creamy-white flowers, usually unisexual, in large terminal panicles
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, North-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moist, fertile soil in full sun or partial shade
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by division in spring or autumn
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to blackfly and sawfly larvae
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free