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pointed Chinese meadow rue

Thalictrum delavayi var. mucronatum

Genus: Thalictrum
Family: Ranunculaceae

About this plant

T. delavayi var. mucronatum is a clump-forming perennial to 2m tall with leaves divided into oblong to rounded leaflets. Erect, wiry stems bear loose sprays of small, lilac-blue flowers with pointed petals and prominent yellow stamens from summer into autumn

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoam

AcidAlkaline

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

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

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

Pruning

Spent flowers should be removed to prevent over abundance of self sown-seedlings; cut down foliage in late winter or early spring

Propagation

Propagate by division or by seed

Pests

Generally trouble free

Diseases

Generally trouble free but may be affected by powdery mildews in dry conditions

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverRock Garden

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years