Overview

Filipendula ulmaria 'Flore Pleno' is a perennial herbaceous in the genus Filipendula, part of the Q46299 family. It typically grows around 1.2 m tall and 0.6 m wide. Filipendula ulmaria 'Flore Pleno' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include borders, damp meadows and naturalistic plantings. It is native to Europe and Western Asia.

About

Filipendula ulmaria 'Flore Pleno' is a perennial herbaceous meadowsweet prized for its sweet, almond-like fragrance and summer flowering. It typically reaches about 1.2 m tall with a spread near 0.6 m. Plant in full sun where soil remains moist to wet; it tolerates sandy, loamy or clay soils. Flowering in the UK occurs from June to August.

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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

A native of Europe and western Asia, Filipendula ulmaria 'Flore Pleno' belongs to the genus Filipendula and is grown for its scented summer blooms. It is a herbaceous perennial that favours damp conditions and appears reliably in season alongside other meadow and marginal species. Site it in full sun; the cultivar performs best where soils remain moist or wet and will tolerate sandy, loamy or clay textures. It is classed H7 for UK hardiness (fully hardy) and corresponds to USDA zones 3–9, so it survives severe winter conditions without winter protection in most of the UK. Expect plants to reach about 1.2 m in height with a 0.6 m spread, making it straightforward to place among mid-border perennials or in more open meadow-style drifts. Use Meadowsweet 'Flore Pleno' in damp meadows, naturalistic plantings and mixed borders where summer scent and presence are desired. Its almond-like fragrance is most noticeable during the flowering season, which runs from June to August, so position it where the scent can be enjoyed from paths or seating areas.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Filipendula

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Sandy, Loamy, Clay

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained, Wet

Exposure

Full sun

UK hardiness

H7

Plant details

Filipendula ulmaria 'Flore Pleno' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Perennial herbaceous

Height

1.2 m

Spread

0.6 m

Suggested uses

Borders, Damp meadows, Naturalistic plantings

Native to

Europe, Western Asia

Fragrance

Sweet, almond-like fragrance

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Filipendula ulmaria 'Flore Pleno'

Cultivation

Prefers moist, well-drained soil; tolerates wet conditions; thrives in full sun to partial shade

Pruning

Cut back after flowering to maintain shape and encourage fresh growth

Propagation

Division in spring or autumn; seed propagation possible but less common

Frequently asked questions

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