Filipendula multijuga

RHS Plant Profile
pinnate meadowsweet

Synonyms

Filipendula digitata 'Nana'
Filipendula palmata 'Nana'
Filipendula palmata 'Digitata Nana'

Herbaceous Perennial

A clump-forming perennial to 60cm tall with erect stems bearing lobed leaves at the tip and opposite pairs of basal toothed leaflets. Loose clusters of small, rose pink flowers are borne above the foliage in summer

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Clay, Loam

Max Height

0.5-1 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
0.5-1 metres

Growing Conditions

Clay Loam
Moisture
Moist but well–drained or Poorly–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H6

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Rosaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy
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 fertile, humus-rich, moist soil in full sun or partial shade

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by division

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Low Maintenance
  • Flower borders and beds

Pruning

Cut back after flowering

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to fungal leaf spots; mildew may also be a problem