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....
9cm pot
£12.99
available to order from summer
3 × 9cm pots
£29.99
£10.00 each
available to order from summer
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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. ‘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:
When planting 'Fairy Wings' incorporate some well-rotted compost or manure into the planting hole. A more compact form, this thalictrum benefits staking on windy sites. Stake using plant supports made from natural materials (e.g. hazel or birch) before the flowers appear. Cut back the stems after flowering. Add a generous 5-7cm mulch of organic matter around the base of the plant in spring. Once established, lift and divide congested plants in spring.
Please note:
This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
