About
A herbaceous perennial to 1.2m tall when in flower, forming a clump of bold, toothed, palmate leaves with a purplish flush. In mid- and late summer it produces dense plumes of dark, purplish-pink flowers held on wiry stems above the foliage.
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
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moderately fertile, leafy, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Mulch in spring
PruningCut back to ground level in early winter
PropagationPropagate by seed, division or root cuttings
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to Powdery mildews