About
A clump-forming, decidous perennial to 1m in height, with pinnate leaves that start out a warm yellow in spring, maturing to creamy yellow in late spring and pale green as the season progresses. Although often grown more for the foliage, it bears perfumed cream flowers in summer.
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 typeClay, Loam
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisturePoorly-drained, Moist but well-drained
AspectNorth-facing, East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Wildflower meadow, Wildlife gardens
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationGrow in full sun in moisture-retentive soil or in part shade to prevent scorch
PruningIt's recommended to cut away the flowers as they form, to maximise the foliage effect. Cut back old growth at the end of the growing season
PropagationPropagate by division. Will seed freely but may not come true to type
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to powdery mildews in dry soil or fungal leaf spot