Partial Shade
Moderate care
Moderate watering
Frost Hardy
H7
RHS hardiness
-20°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
1.5m | Max | 50cm |
1m | Min | 10cm |
5 years to reach maturity
Flowering
spring
summer
autumn
winter
This plant has a mild fragrance
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Thalictrum 'Hewitt's Double' Overview
Thalictrum delavayi 'Hewitt's Double' is an upright herbaceous perennial that produces tall and airy double, purple flowers and attractive divided leaves. Commonly known as Chinese meadow rue 'Hewitt's Double', this hardy plant likes partial shade and a moist soil. If grown in exposed locations this 1.5m tall plant may need additional support from staking, however it is a stunning addition to mixed planting schemes in any garden.
Common problems with Thalictrum 'Hewitt's Double'
How to harvest Thalictrum 'Hewitt's Double'
Flowering stems can be cut for floral arrangements as required.
How to propagate Thalictrum 'Hewitt's Double'
Division
Lift and divide clumps in spring when the new growth appears. Repot or replant straight away to minimalize transplant shock.
Seed
You can propagate from fresh seeds in the autumn.
Special features of Thalictrum 'Hewitt's Double'
Attractive flowers
Other uses of Thalictrum 'Hewitt's Double'
Grown for their divided foliage and fluffy flower heads. Does well at edges of woodland gardens.