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French meadow rue 'Thundercloud' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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French meadow rue 'Thundercloud'

Thalictrum aquilegiifolium 'Thundercloud'

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Genus: Thalictrum
Family: Ranunculaceae

About this plant

'Thundercloud' is an erect herbaceous perennial to 90cm in height, with mid-green leaves composed of small, obovate leaflets, and branched stems bearing large fluffy heads of small flowers with prominent deep rose-purple stamens in early summer

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoam

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedMoist But Well Drained

Aspect

South Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade

Pruning

Cut down stems once flowering is over

Propagation

Propagate by seed in pots in a cold frame as soon as seed is ripe or in early spring. Propagate by division in spring as new growth begins

Pests

Slugs may be a problem

Diseases

May be subject to powdery mildews in dry conditions

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverRock GardenWildflower Meadow

Planting Places

OutdoorSubmerged Aquatic

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years