THALICTRUM ROCHEBRUNIANUM

Thalictrum Rochebrunianum

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SKU: Thalictrum-Rochebrunianum Category:
Common Name: Lavender Mist Meadow Rue
Size: 2-3 Litre
Hardiness: H7
Hardiness Ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees ˚C) are shown in brackets

  • H1a: under glass all year (>15˚C)
  • H1b: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15 ˚C)
  • H1c: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10 ˚C)
  • H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5 ˚C)
  • H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1 ˚C)
  • H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5 ˚C)
  • H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10 ˚C)
  • H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15 ˚C)
  • H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20 ˚C)
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This plant has won a RHS award

2-3 Litre Pot

  • RHS: Award of Garden Merit
  • Position: Sun or dappled shade.
  • Soil: Well drained, Moisture retentive.
  • Growth Rate: Medium.
  • Flowering Period: June, July, August.
  • Hardiness: H7
  • Eventual Height: 150cms.
  • Eventual Spread: 75cms.

Thalictrum Rochebrunianum, commonly known as ‘Lavender Mist Meadow Rue’ and holder of the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit is a perennial plant, which originates from Japan and  is one of the most stunning and majestic looking Meadow Rues available. It’s lacy, bluish green foliage and lofty open clusters of pendulous lavender-rose flowers and conspicuous yellow anthers make it a firm favourite with garden designers and flower arrangers alike.

This Thalictrum flowers from mid to late summer, for up to six weeks, and although quite tall, rarely needs staking due to it’s sturdy deep wine-purple stems. It is attractive to bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects. The tall flowers are excellent for cutting and placing in large floral vases. The plants are perfect for planting in a wild flower garden, where they will easily naturalise and become a permanent feature. For the greatest impact they are best planted groups. They also make great companions with contrasting shrubs such as the purple leaved Cotinus or the perennial Lysimachia Firecracker. Perovskia blue spire would also be a good companion to lend support.

Looking after your Thalictrum Rochebrunianum

These plants are relatively untroubled by pests and diseases although they can sometimes get powdery mildew during dry periods. They can be cut back after flowering if necessary to tidy up, but that will mean you loose sight of the attractive seed heads and foliage. Careful division is best done either in early autumn or early spring. New divisions can take a while to establish and may need initial staking especially if in a slightly exposed position.