Overview
Thalictrum petaloideum 'Ghent Ebony' is a plant with a clump forming habit in the genus Thalictrum, part of the Ranunculaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Thalictrum petaloideum 'Ghent Ebony' 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, wildflower meadow and flower borders and beds.
About
Thalictrum petaloideum 'Ghent Ebony' is a clump-forming cultivar of meadow-rue, a genus of herbaceous perennial plants in the buttercup family, Ranunculaceae. This deciduous plant thrives in partial shade and is suitable for a variety of garden aspects and exposures, including both sheltered and exposed sites. It prefers moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is well suited to cottage and informal gardens, wildflower meadows, and flower borders and beds. Propagation can be achieved by seed or division.
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.
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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, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Thalictrum petaloideum 'Ghent Ebony' size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Wildflower meadow, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Thalictrum petaloideum 'Ghent Ebony'
- Propagation
- Seed, Division
- Pest resistance
- Slugs
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildews
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Thalictrum petaloideum 'Ghent Ebony'?
Thalictrum petaloideum 'Ghent Ebony' prefers partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Thalictrum petaloideum 'Ghent Ebony' need?
Thalictrum petaloideum 'Ghent Ebony' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Thalictrum petaloideum 'Ghent Ebony' hardy in the UK?
Thalictrum petaloideum 'Ghent Ebony' 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 petaloideum 'Ghent Ebony'?
Seed, Division.
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