About
A herbaceous perennial to 1.2m tall, with pinnate leaves composed of several lance-shaped leaflets, and flat sprays of rosy-pink flowers, fading to pale pink, in early and mid summer.
About the genus
Pimpinella can be annuals, biennials or herbaceous perennials with simple or pinnately divided leaves and branched umbels of tiny flowers
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Wildflower meadow
Care notes
CultivationTolerant of a range of soils and conditions but best in fertile, moist soil in full sun or partial shade. Suited to naturalising in a wild garden
PruningCut down flowering stems when faded
PropagationPropagate by seed in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe. Prick out into deep containers to avoid damage to the tap root when transplanting later. Propagate by division in spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids, slugs and snails
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to powdery mildews in dry conditions