About
This clump-forming perennial to around 90cm high, with upright stems bearing irregularly divided green leaves, coated with fine white hairs on the undersides. Broad, feathery clusters of tiny, aromatic pale pink flowers are produced on branching stems 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 moistureMoist but well-drained, Poorly-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Wildflower meadow, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moderately fertile, moist soil in sun or part shade; thrives in damp and woodland environments
PruningCut back after flowering
PropagationPropagate by division in autumn or spring, or by root cuttings in late winter
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to fungal leaf spot, and to powdery mildews, especially in poor or dry soils