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Other common names meadowsweet 'Venusta'
Synonyms Filipendula rubra 'Magnifica' Filipendula rubra 'Venusta Magnifica'
Spiraea venusta 'Magnifica' Filipendula magnifica
Family Rosaceae
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
Details 'Venusta' is an erect herbaceous perennial with pinnate leaves composed of a palmately-lobed terminal leaflet to 20cm in width, and a few pairs of smaller, lobed lateral leaflets. Deep pink flowers in a large terminal spray age to paler pink
Foliage Deciduous
Habit Clump-forming
Hardiness
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H5
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Aspect North-facing or East-facing or South-facing or West-facing
Exposure Exposed or Sheltered
Clay
Loam
MoistureMoist but well-drained, Poorly-drained
SoilClay, Loam
pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Ultimate height 1.5-2.5 metres
Ultimate spread 0.5-1 metres
Time to ultimate height 2-5 years
Cultivation Grow in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained or poorly-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Can spread, so site with care
Propagation Propagate by seed sown in containers in spring, or by division in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types Flower borders and beds Cottage & Informal Garden Wildflower meadow
Pruning Cut back after flowering
Pests Generally pest free
Diseases May be affected by powdery mildews
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