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Thalictrum aquilegiifolium 'Purpureum' (Rue 'Purpureum')
1 hour care
per year
per year
1.2m
Max height
Max height
0.6m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Thalictrum aquilegiifolium 'Purpureum'
Other names
Rue 'Purpureum'
Genus
Thalictrum Thalictrum
Variety or Cultivar
'Purpureum' _ 'Purpureum' is an erect, clump-forming, herbaceous perennial with pinnate leaves divided into oblong to ovate, blue-green leaflets and, in summer, purple stems bearing large, open panicles of tiny, fragrant, pink to pale lilac flowers from late spring into summer.
Thalictrum aquilegiifolium 'Purpureum' is: Deciduous
Habit
Erect, Clump-forming
Toxicity
Contact with foliage may irritate the skin.
Flower
Lilac, Pink, Lilac-pink in Spring; Pink, Lilac-pink, Lilac in Summer
Foliage
Blue-green in Spring; Blue-green in Summer; Blue-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Slugs Slugs
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Cut back in autumn.
Propagation
Divide carefully in spring every 3-4 years. Divisions may be slow to establish.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Thalictrum aquilegiifolium 'Purpureum' (Rue 'Purpureum') will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Wildflower, Underplanting, Prairie planting, Low Maintenance, Flower Arranging, Cottage/Informal, City, Beds and borders, Woodland
Cultivation
Grow in moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade. Dislikes very hot summers. May require staking.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
East
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
Botanical name
Thalictrum aquilegiifolium 'Purpureum'
Other names
Rue 'Purpureum'
Genus
Thalictrum Thalictrum
Variety or Cultivar
'Purpureum' _ 'Purpureum' is an erect, clump-forming, herbaceous perennial with pinnate leaves divided into oblong to ovate, blue-green leaflets and, in summer, purple stems bearing large, open panicles of tiny, fragrant, pink to pale lilac flowers from late spring into summer.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Erect, Clump-forming
Toxicity
Contact with foliage may irritate the skin.
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Colour
Flower
Lilac, Pink, Lilac-pink in Spring; Pink, Lilac-pink, Lilac in Summer
Foliage
Blue-green in Spring; Blue-green in Summer; Blue-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Cut back in autumn.
Propagation
Divide carefully in spring every 3-4 years. Divisions may be slow to establish.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Thalictrum aquilegiifolium 'Purpureum' (Rue 'Purpureum') will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Wildflower, Underplanting, Prairie planting, Low Maintenance, Flower Arranging, Cottage/Informal, City, Beds and borders, Woodland
Cultivation
Grow in moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade. Dislikes very hot summers. May require staking.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
East
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
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