Overview
Aruncus 'Woldemar Meier' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Aruncus, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Aruncus 'Woldemar Meier' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates clay and loam soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, wildflower meadow and flower borders and beds.
About
Aruncus 'Woldemar Meier' (goat's beard 'Woldemar Meier') is a herbaceous perennial cultivar within the Aruncus genus, known for clump-forming plants with pinnately divided leaves. This deciduous cultivar produces tiny, creamy-white flowers arranged in large terminal panicles during spring and summer. It thrives in fertile, moist but well-drained clay or loam soils with a range of pH levels and is hardy to UK zone H6. Suitable for full sun or partial shade, it can be grown in exposed or sheltered locations, making it ideal for cottage gardens, wildflower meadows, and flower borders.
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
- Clay, Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Aruncus 'Woldemar Meier' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Wildflower meadow, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Aruncus 'Woldemar Meier'
- Propagation
- Seed, Division
- Pest resistance
- Sawflies
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Aruncus 'Woldemar Meier'?
Aruncus 'Woldemar Meier' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Aruncus 'Woldemar Meier' need?
Aruncus 'Woldemar Meier' grows best in clay and loam soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Aruncus 'Woldemar Meier' hardy in the UK?
Aruncus 'Woldemar Meier' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Aruncus 'Woldemar Meier'?
Seed, Division.