Thalictrum 'Black Stockings' - flowers in early summer

Thalictrum 'Black Stockings'

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(Meadow Rue) New to us this is a lovely perennial with tall flowering stems covered with delicate, fine lilac-pink flowers in early to mid summer. The elegant summer leaves are bright green in colour and the flower stems are black, standing out well against the foliage.

Best in dappled to partial shade with some shelter from strong winds.

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Position: Sun or light, dappled or partial shade.
Soil: Most fertile soil including clay.
Hardiness: Hardy.
Flowering Period: June - July.
Rate of Growth: Moderate.
Habit: Clump forming perennial.
- Height: 140 - 180 cm (5 - 6 ft)
- Spread: 60 - 80 cm (2 - 3 ft)

How Much Sun: Light Shade, Full Sun
Eventual Size: Herbaceous - Large (1.2m+)
Growing Conditions: Soil: Acid, Soil: Not Fussy, Soil: Alkaline, Soil: Damp/Wet
Special Features: Flowers in Summer, Suitable for Containers, Ornamental Bark, Wildlife Friendly - Bees

Brand BlueBell Nursery

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