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Chinese meadow rue | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Chinese meadow rue

Thalictrum delavayi

Genus: Thalictrum
Family: Ranunculaceae

About this plant

T. delavayi is an upright herbaceous perennial to 1.5m, with large leaves divided into many small oblong leaflets, and large open panicles of lilac-mauve flowers 2cm in width, with prominent cream stamens

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 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 FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade. May need staking. See staking perennials for further advice.

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

Generally pest free

Diseases

May be subject to powdery mildews in dry conditions

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverBanks Slopes

Planting Places

IndoorOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years