Overview
Thalictrum platycarpum is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Thalictrum, part of the Ranunculaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Thalictrum platycarpum 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 platycarpum is a clump-forming perennial cultivar within the Thalictrum genus, known for its finely divided, deciduous foliage. It thrives best in partial shade, particularly in east- or north-facing, sheltered positions with moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. This cultivar is hardy to UK zone H5 and is suitable for cottage and informal gardens as well as flower borders and beds. It flowers in spring, producing small flowers with prominent stamens arranged in panicles or racemes, characteristic of the 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 platycarpum 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 platycarpum
- Propagation
- Seed, Division
- Pest resistance
- Slugs
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildews
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Thalictrum platycarpum?
Thalictrum platycarpum prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Thalictrum platycarpum need?
Thalictrum platycarpum grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Thalictrum platycarpum hardy in the UK?
Thalictrum platycarpum 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 platycarpum?
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
