Thalictrum delavayi 'Hewitt's Double'

meadow rue

• Position: partial shade
• Soil: moist, humus rich soil
• Rate of Growth: slow to average
• Flowering period: July to September
• Flowers: rich-mauve
• Other features: leaves & flowers are good in flower arrangements
• Hardiness: fully hardy
  
  Airy sprays of tiny, long-lasting, rich-mauve, pompom-like flowers on slender dark purple stems above clumps of fern-like, grey-green leaves. This much sought-after double variety of meadow rue is perfect towards the back of a moist herbaceous border. To minimise wind-damage to the dainty flowers grow in a spot where it is sheltered and supported by neighbouring plants.
  
  
• Garden care: Stake using ring stakes or brush-wood before the flowers appear. Cut back the stems after flowering. Add a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted manure or garden compost around the base of the plant in spring. Lift and divide congested plants in spring
  
  

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