Overview
Aruncus 'Misty Lace' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Aruncus, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 0.5-1 metres tall and 0.1-0.5 metres wide, reaching full size in around 2-5 years. Aruncus 'Misty Lace' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, wildlife gardens, flower borders and beds and cut flowers.
About
Aruncus 'Misty Lace' (goat's beard 'Misty Lace') is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial in the Rosaceae family. It grows to a height of 0.5 to 1 metre with a spread of 0.1 to 0.5 metres, reaching full size within 2 to 5 years. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun or partial shade, favouring east, north, or west-facing aspects in sheltered locations. It prefers moist but well-drained soils of various types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, across a range of pH levels. Its season of interest is summer.
About the genus
Aruncus is a genus of clump-forming herbaceous perennial plants in the family Rosaceae. Botanical opinion of the number of species differs, with from one to four species accepted. They are closely related to the genus Spiraea.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Aruncus
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, North-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Aruncus 'Misty Lace' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Flower borders and beds, Cut flowers
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Aruncus 'Misty Lace'
- Propagation
- Division in spring or autumn
- Pest resistance
- Blackfly, Sawfly larvae
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Aruncus 'Misty Lace'?
Aruncus 'Misty Lace' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Aruncus 'Misty Lace' need?
Aruncus 'Misty Lace' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
How big does Aruncus 'Misty Lace' grow?
Aruncus 'Misty Lace' reaches a height of 0.5-1 metres and a spread of 0.1-0.5 metres. It takes around 2-5 years to reach full size.
Is Aruncus 'Misty Lace' hardy in the UK?
Aruncus 'Misty Lace' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Aruncus 'Misty Lace'?
Division in spring or autumn.
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