Overview
Filipendula glaberrima is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Filipendula, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Filipendula glaberrima 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 wildlife gardens, cottage and informal garden, wildflower meadow and flower borders and beds. It is native to China North-Central, Inner Mongolia, Japan, Korea, Kuril Is., Manchuria, Primorye and Sakhalin.
About
Filipendula glaberrima is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial in the Rosaceae that flowers from June to August. It bears deciduous foliage and forms a stable clump each season. The plant suits moist but well-drained clay or loam and tolerates acid through alkaline soils. It performs in full sun or partial shade and is classed H6 (very hardy).
About the genus
Filipendula is a genus of 12 species of perennial herbaceous flowering plants in the family Rosaceae, native to the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. Well-known species include meadowsweet and dropwort, both native to Europe, and queen-of-the-forest and queen-of-the-prairie, native to North America.
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In the garden
Filipendula glaberrima belongs to the rose family (Rosaceae) and originates from regions of northeast Asia, including north-central China, Inner Mongolia, Japan, Korea, the Kuril Islands, Manchuria, Primorye and Sakhalin. As a clump-forming, herbaceous perennial it dies back in winter and returns from the crown in spring, producing its flowering display in the summer months from June to August. Plant it where soil remains moist but drains freely: this species accepts clay and loam textures and will tolerate a wide pH range from acid to alkaline. Give a position in full sun to partial shade; it is adaptable to south-, north-, east- or west-facing aspects and will grow in both exposed and sheltered sites. The H6 rating indicates it is very hardy for UK gardens and does not normally require winter protection. Use Filipendula glaberrima in wildlife gardens, cottage and informal schemes, wildflower meadows or mixed flower borders and beds where a summer-flowering perennial is needed. Its clump-forming habit makes it straightforward to group or rhythmically repeat within a border. For best results, avoid prolonged drought and ensure soil remains moist but not waterlogged during establishment and flowering.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Filipendula
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Clay, Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, North-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Filipendula glaberrima size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Wildlife gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Wildflower meadow, Flower borders and beds
- Native to
- China North-Central, Inner Mongolia, Japan, Korea, Kuril Is., Manchuria, Primorye, Sakhalin
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Filipendula glaberrima
- Propagation
- Seed sown in containers in spring, Division in spring or autumn, Root cuttings placed horizontally in a seed tray from late winter to early spring
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to powdery mildews and a fungal leaf spot
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Filipendula glaberrima?
Filipendula glaberrima prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Filipendula glaberrima need?
Filipendula glaberrima 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 Filipendula glaberrima hardy in the UK?
Filipendula glaberrima 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 Filipendula glaberrima?
Seed sown in containers in spring, Division in spring or autumn, Root cuttings placed horizontally in a seed tray from late winter to early spring.
