About
A herbaceous perennial, reaching 30-90cm, with a clump-forming habit. It produces colourful flowers.
About the genus
Filipendula are rhizomatous herbaceous perennials with pinnately divided leaves and large sprays of small rosy-pink or white flowers borne on leafy stems well above the foliage
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, cottage gardens
Care notes
CultivationFertile, moist but well-drained soil
PruningCut back in autumn or spring
PropagationDivide every 3-4 years
Pest resistanceSlugs possible
Disease resistanceMildew in dry conditions