Thalictrum del. 'Hewitt's Double' - P9

Description
The Chinese meadow rue 'Hewitt´s Double' (Thalictrum delavayi) is an upright, clump-forming perennial that produces purple-coloured flowers arranged in panicles from July to August. Its pinnate leaves are medium green. In a semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, lime-free soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.2 m and is approx. 60 cm wide. The Chinese meadow rue 'Hewitt´s Double' is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Thalictrum dipterocarpum.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Chinese meadow rue 'Hewitt´s Double' are medium green, pinnate.

Frost hardiness
The Chinese meadow rue 'Hewitt´s Double' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, clump-forming.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in partial shade.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
- This perennial should be cut back in autumn / late autumn when the plant begins to shrivel. - The faded inflorescences should be cut back. This measure encourages new growth.

Flower
Thalictrum delavayi 'Hewitt´s Double' forms double, purple-coloured flowers arranged in panicles from July.

Use
Cut, bee pasture, woodland border, perennial bed, rose garden