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Thalictrum 'Fairy Wings'
meadow rue
A beautiful, compact, clump-forming perennial with dainty, fluffy, mauve-pink flower clusters suspended above delicate lace-like foliage in mid-summer. Thalictrum...
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Plant description
A beautiful, compact, clump-forming perennial with dainty, fluffy, mauve-pink flower clusters suspended above delicate lace-like foliage in mid-summer.
Thalictrum ‘Fairy Wings’ is a great companion for larger leaved plants such as Rodgersia, Hosta, and Ligularia, where its 'sprite-ly' flowering heads can complement a reliably moist site.
Thalictrum ‘Fairy Wings’ is a great companion for larger leaved plants such as Rodgersia, Hosta, and Ligularia, where its 'sprite-ly' flowering heads can complement a reliably moist site.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Light shade
Rate of growth
Fast-growing
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Thalictrum Fairy Wings:
Thalictrum thrives in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade but can tolerate full sun if kept well-watered. Plant it in a sheltered spot to protect the tall, delicate stems from strong winds and stake using plant supports made from natural materials (e.g. hazel or birch) before the flowers appear.
Mulch annually with compost or well-rotted organic matter to retain moisture and enrich the soil. In autumn, cut back the flower stems to ground level to to tidy up and encourage healthy growth the following year. Regular deadheading during the season can also help prolong flowering.
Divide congested plants in early spring as new growth appears, though divisions may take time to settle.
Mulch annually with compost or well-rotted organic matter to retain moisture and enrich the soil. In autumn, cut back the flower stems to ground level to to tidy up and encourage healthy growth the following year. Regular deadheading during the season can also help prolong flowering.
Divide congested plants in early spring as new growth appears, though divisions may take time to settle.
Please note:
This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
