Overview
Filipendula hybrid is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Filipendula, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Filipendula hybrid 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.
About
Filipendula hybrid is a clump-forming cultivar of the Filipendula genus, which comprises herbaceous perennials known for their pinnately divided leaves and abundant clusters of small flowers. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun or partial shade and adapts well to a variety of soil types, including clay and loam, with moisture that is well-drained. Suitable for exposed or sheltered locations, it is hardy in UK conditions (H6) and is ideal for wildlife gardens, cottage and informal gardens, wildflower meadows, and flower borders. It flowers in spring and summer, adding seasonal interest above its foliage.
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.
Wikipedia contributors, "Filipendula", CC BY-SA 4.0 — Filipendula
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 hybrid 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
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Filipendula hybrid
- 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 hybrid?
Filipendula hybrid prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Filipendula hybrid need?
Filipendula hybrid 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 hybrid hardy in the UK?
Filipendula hybrid 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 hybrid?
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.
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More in the Filipendula genus
- FilipendulaMeadowsweet
- Filipendula glaberrimaKorean Meadowsweet
- Filipendula hexapetalaDropwort
- Filipendula palmatapalmate meadowsweet
- Filipendula palmata 'Elegantissima'
- Filipendula palmata 'Rosea'Siberian meadowsweet 'Rosea'
- Filipendula purpurea 'Elegans'
- Filipendula rubraqueen of the prairie
