Overview
Thalictrum Chantilly Lace ('Mactha002') is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Thalictrum, part of the Ranunculaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Thalictrum Chantilly Lace ('Mactha002') grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden and flower borders and beds.
About
Thalictrum Chantilly Lace ('Mactha002') is a clump-forming perennial cultivar within the Thalictrum genus, known for its finely divided, deciduous foliage. It thrives in partial shade, particularly in east- or north-facing, sheltered positions with moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H5, this cultivar is suitable for cottage and informal gardens as well as flower borders and beds. It flowers in spring, showcasing the genus's characteristic small flowers with prominent stamens arranged in panicles or racemes.
About the genus
Thalictrum is a genus of 120-200 species of herbaceous perennial flowering plants in the buttercup family, Ranunculaceae, native mostly to temperate regions. Meadow-rue is a common name for plants in this genus.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Thalictrum
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, North-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Thalictrum Chantilly Lace ('Mactha002') size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Thalictrum Chantilly Lace ('Mactha002')
- Propagation
- Seed, Division
- Pest resistance
- Slugs
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildews
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Thalictrum Chantilly Lace ('Mactha002')?
Thalictrum Chantilly Lace ('Mactha002') prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Thalictrum Chantilly Lace ('Mactha002') need?
Thalictrum Chantilly Lace ('Mactha002') grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Thalictrum Chantilly Lace ('Mactha002') hardy in the UK?
Thalictrum Chantilly Lace ('Mactha002') has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Thalictrum Chantilly Lace ('Mactha002')?
Seed, Division.
More in the Thalictrum genus
- Thalictrummeadow rue
- Thalictrum 'Elin'meadow rue 'Elin'
- Thalictrum aquilegiifolium 'Atropurpureum'
- Thalictrum aquilegiifolium var. intermedium
- Thalictrum chelidonii
- Thalictrum elegans
- Thalictrum flavumcommon meadow rue
- Thalictrum flavum subsp. flavum
