Filipendula palmata (palmate meadowsweet) — perennial

Overview

Filipendula palmata is a perennial in the genus Filipendula, part of the Q46299 family. Filipendula palmata grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates moist and well-drained soils. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include borders and water gardens. It is native to China.

About

Filipendula palmata is a perennial in the genus Filipendula, noted for its summer flowering habit. It blooms from June to August. Grow it in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is classed H5 (hardy) and is native to China.

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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 palmata is a perennial member of the genus Filipendula, native to China. It produces its flowering display from June to August, making it a summer-flowering option for damp parts of the garden. Plant where the soil remains moist yet drains reasonably well, and allow some flexibility in light: full sun suits open sites while partial shade is acceptable. The species prefers consistently moist conditions rather than dry soil. Its UK hardiness rating is H5, described simply as hardy for outdoor cultivation. Use palmate meadowsweet in moist borders or alongside water gardens where soil moisture is higher than average. Because it is a perennial, it returns each year from established roots and fits where a seasonal summer flowering period is wanted in damp situations. Positioning it where moisture accumulates without standing water will match its soil preference and the suggested garden uses.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Filipendula

Sunlight: full sun, partial shade
Soil type: moist, well-drained
Soil moisture: moist
UK hardiness: H5

Plant details

Filipendula palmata size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: perennial
Suggested uses: borders, water gardens
Native to: China

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Filipendula palmata

Cultivation: Prefers moist, humus-rich soil; tolerates partial shade; avoid dry conditions.
Pruning: Cut back after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth.
Propagation: Division in spring or autumn; seed propagation possible but less common.