About
A clump-forming perennial to around 90cm high, with upright stems bearing irregularly divided green leaves, splashed with creamy-yellow, and coated with fine white hairs on the undersides. Broad, feathery clusters of tiny, scented cream 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, North-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesWildflower meadow, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationGrow in full sun in moisture-retentive soil, tolerates part shade if soil is not too dry
PruningDeadhead flowers if seed is not required; remove flowered stems to prolong the flowering 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