About
An upright, clump-forming perennial to 1m tall with a basal rosette of finely-divided, toothed, fern-like foliage. In summer, sprays of small creamy-white double flowers, often flushed pink in bud, are held 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
Soil typeClay, Loam
Soil pHAlkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing, North-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 fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained in full sun or partial shade; tolerant of less moisture than other species
PruningCut back after flowering
PropagationPropagate by seed in spring, or by division in spring or autumn; take root cuttings from late winter to early spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to powdery mildews and a fungal leaf spot