Overview
Thalictrum elegans is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Thalictrum, part of the Ranunculaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Thalictrum elegans 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 elegans is a clump-forming cultivar of the Thalictrum genus, a group of perennial plants in the Ranunculaceae family. It features deciduous, finely divided leaves and produces small flowers with prominent stamens arranged in panicles or racemes. This cultivar thrives in partial shade, ideally in east- or north-facing, sheltered positions with moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is well suited to cottage and informal gardens as well as flower borders and beds, offering seasonal interest in spring and summer.
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 elegans 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 elegans
- Propagation
- Seed, Division
- Pest resistance
- Slugs
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildews
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Thalictrum elegans?
Thalictrum elegans prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Thalictrum elegans need?
Thalictrum elegans grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Thalictrum elegans hardy in the UK?
Thalictrum elegans 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 elegans?
Seed, Division.
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- Thalictrum aquilegiifolium var. intermedium
- Thalictrum chelidonii
- Thalictrum flavumcommon meadow rue
- Thalictrum flavum subsp. flavum
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