Overview
Thalictrum ramosum is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Thalictrum, part of the Ranunculaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Thalictrum ramosum 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 ramosum is a clump-forming perennial cultivar within the Ranunculaceae family. It has deciduous, finely divided leaves and produces small flowers arranged in panicles or racemes, characteristic of the Thalictrum genus. This cultivar thrives in moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH, ideally in partial shade with an east or north-facing aspect and sheltered exposure. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for cottage and informal gardens as well as flower borders and beds, with its season of interest in spring. Propagation can be achieved through seed or division.
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 ramosum 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 ramosum
- Propagation
- Seed, Division
- Pest resistance
- Slugs
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildews
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Thalictrum ramosum?
Thalictrum ramosum prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Thalictrum ramosum need?
Thalictrum ramosum grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Thalictrum ramosum hardy in the UK?
Thalictrum ramosum 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 ramosum?
Seed, Division.
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- 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
