Thalictrum Delavayi

£5.50

Probably the most attractive of all of the species with huge panicles of nodding lilac flowers in mid to late summer. Elegant, delicate ferny foliage.

 

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Description

This very elegant plant needs a cool place sheltered from wind, perhaps supported among shrubs or some judiciously placed twiggy branches in order to protect its delicate foliage. Small deep lilac flowers, enclosing tufts of cream stamens dangle in airy-fairy fashion from wide, branching heads. Exquisite in late summer.

Position: Sheltered from wind in part shade
• Soil: Most types except heavy clay
• Rate of growth: Moderate
• Flowering period: late summer
• Hardiness: Hardy in most parts of the UK
• Pot size: 1L
• Eventual height and spread:150 x 45cm