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Thalictrum rochebruneanum (Giant meadow rue)
1 hour care
per year
per year
1.5m
Max height
Max height
0.8m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Thalictrum rochebruneanum
Other names
Giant meadow rue, Lavender mist meadow rue, Thalictrum rochebrunianum
Genus
Thalictrum Thalictrum
Species
T. rochebruneanum - T. rochebruneanum is an upright, clump-forming, deciduous perennial with pinnate, finely-divided, blue-green leaves and, from midsummer to early autumn, dark purple stems bearing loose, airy panicles of tiny, white. lavender, or lilac-pink flowers with pendent, yellow stamens.
Thalictrum rochebruneanum is: Deciduous
Habit
Erect flower stem, Clump-forming
Toxicity
Contact with foliage may irritate the skin.
Flower
Lavender, White in Summer; Lavender, White in Autumn
Foliage
Blue-green in Spring; Blue-green in Summer; Blue-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Divide in spring. Transplants may be slow to establish. Cut back in autumn.
Propagation
Divided every three to four years. Divisions may be slow to establish.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Thalictrum rochebruneanum (Giant meadow rue) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 0.8m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Garden edging, Low Maintenance, Underplanting, Wildlife, Woodland
Cultivation
Grow in moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade. Tolerates full sun if soil is kept consistently moist. Growth is less vigorous in full shade. Water regularly in dry periods. 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
South, 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 rochebruneanum
Other names
Giant meadow rue, Lavender mist meadow rue, Thalictrum rochebrunianum
Genus
Thalictrum Thalictrum
Species
T. rochebruneanum - T. rochebruneanum is an upright, clump-forming, deciduous perennial with pinnate, finely-divided, blue-green leaves and, from midsummer to early autumn, dark purple stems bearing loose, airy panicles of tiny, white. lavender, or lilac-pink flowers with pendent, yellow stamens.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Erect flower stem, Clump-forming
Toxicity
Contact with foliage may irritate the skin.
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Colour
Flower
Lavender, White in Summer; Lavender, White in Autumn
Foliage
Blue-green in Spring; Blue-green in Summer; Blue-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Divide in spring. Transplants may be slow to establish. Cut back in autumn.
Propagation
Divided every three to four years. Divisions may be slow to establish.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Thalictrum rochebruneanum (Giant meadow rue) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 0.8m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Garden edging, Low Maintenance, Underplanting, Wildlife, Woodland
Cultivation
Grow in moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade. Tolerates full sun if soil is kept consistently moist. Growth is less vigorous in full shade. Water regularly in dry periods. 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
South, 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, Zone 5, Zone 4
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