Filipendula palmata
A clump-forming perennial to around 1.2m high, with upright stems bearing palmately lobed or divided green leaves, coated with fine white hairs on the undersides. Feathery sprays of tiny white flowers are produced at the tips of the stems in early to mid summer
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Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Neutral, AlkalineColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green | ||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Rosaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming, Columnar upright
- Genus
Filipendula are rhizomatous herbaceous perennials with pinnately divided leaves and large sprays of small rosy-pink or white flowers borne on leafy stems well above the foliage
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, moist soil in sun or part shade; thrives in woodland environments
Propagation
Propagate by seed, by division in autumn or spring, or by root cuttings in late winter
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildflower meadow
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut back after flowering
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to fungal leaf spot, and to powdery mildews, especially in poor or dry soils
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