Thalictrum Hewitt’s Double

2-3 Litre Pot

• Position: Partial shade
• Soil: Moist, well drained or poorly drained
• Growth Rate: Medium
• Flowering Period: Spring-Summer
• Hardiness: H7
• Eventual Height: 1m
• Eventual Spread: 50cms

Thalictrum Hewitts Double, commonly known as ‘Chinese Meadow Rue’  is a beautiful and unique perennial plant that adds a touch of elegance to any garden. This tall, slender plant features delicate, feathery foliage and large, double blooms that bloom in late Spring to early Summer. The blooms are a stunning shade of lavender-pink and are held on tall, wiry stems. One of the most attractive features of this Thalictrum is its ability to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies to your garden. This hardy plant is easy to grow, drought tolerant and is deer resistant. With its long-lasting, double blooms and airy foliage it is sure to be a favourite in any garden.

Thalictrum Hewitts Double is a cultivar of the species Thalictrum Elin, which is native to Europe, Asia and North America. It was first cultivated by Scottish gardener, James Hewitt in the early 19th century. He introduced it as a double-flowered variety of the native species, it quickly became popular among gardeners for its unique and striking double blooms. It is a popular choice for adding height to borders, and is often used in cottage gardens and wildflower gardens.