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Thalictrum delavayi (Chinese meadow rue)
1 hour care
per year
per year
1.5m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Thalictrum delavayi
Other names
Chinese meadow rue, Thalictrum dipterocarpum
Genus
Thalictrum Thalictrum
Species
T. delavayi - T. delavayi is an erect, clump-forming perennial with slender, purple-flushed stems, large, pinnate, mid-green leaves and panicles of lilac flowers with large cream stamens in midsummer to early autumn.
Thalictrum delavayi is: Deciduous
Habit
Upright
Toxicity
Contact with foliage may irritate the skin.
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Pale-purple, Cream in Summer; Pale-purple, Cream in Autumn
Foliage
Green in Spring; Green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Cut down stems after flowering.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Thalictrum delavayi (Chinese meadow rue) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Low Maintenance, Wildlife
Cultivation
Plant in moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade. Staking may be required.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Thalictrum delavayi
Other names
Chinese meadow rue, Thalictrum dipterocarpum
Genus
Thalictrum Thalictrum
Species
T. delavayi - T. delavayi is an erect, clump-forming perennial with slender, purple-flushed stems, large, pinnate, mid-green leaves and panicles of lilac flowers with large cream stamens in midsummer to early autumn.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Upright
Toxicity
Contact with foliage may irritate the skin.
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
Pale-purple, Cream in Summer; Pale-purple, Cream in Autumn
Foliage
Green in Spring; Green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Cut down stems after flowering.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Thalictrum delavayi (Chinese meadow rue) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Low Maintenance, Wildlife
Cultivation
Plant in moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade. Staking may be required.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
East, West
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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Thalictrum delavayi (Chinese meadow rue)
Thalictrum delavayi
(09/10/2011)
(09/10/2011)
(27/07/2010)
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| Light: | Partial Shade | Tell us... |
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