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diffuse-flowered meadow rue

Thalictrum diffusiflorum

Genus: Thalictrum
Family: Ranunculaceae

About this plant

T. diffusiflorum is one of the largest flowering species with wiry stems and bluish-green leaves composed of leaflets; bicoloured lavender and yellow flowers 4cm wide, are held in sprays and borne in early to midsummer

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Soil

Loam

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist, but well-drained, 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

Slugs may be a problem

Diseases

Susceptible to powdery mildews in dry conditions

Garden Uses

Uses

Hedging ScreensCottage InformalGround CoverBanks Slopes

Planting Places

Outdoor

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