'Hewitt's Double' Chinese Meadow Rue (Thalictrum)
Perennial
- Airy clusters of lilac-pink flowers with lacey green foliage.
- Dainty blooms are fantastic for cut flowers.
- Deer and rabbit resistant.
- Zones 5-7, sun/part sun, 3 feet tall and 2 feet wide at maturity.
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Description
Being a 'see-through' plant, 'Hewitt's Double' is quite versatile and looks striking in front of shorter perennials or at the back of borders, where it will add an exciting dimension. A fantastic choice for flower beds, wildflower gardens, meadows, cottage gardens, or naturalized areas, this perennial is easy to grow as well as deer and rabbit resistant. You can also use them as cut flowers in indoor arrangements to enjoy their beauty indoors!
Details
Common name: Chinese Meadow Rue
Zone: 5-7
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun), part-sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 3’ X 2’
Flower color: Pink
Foliage color: Green
Season of Interest: Summer- fall
Bloom time: Midsummer-fall
Features: Specimen, container plant, fall color, low maintenance, deer resistant, rabbit resistant
Uses: Accents, beds, borders, containers, cut flowers, naturalizing, wildflower gardens, cottage gardens, meadows, woodland gardens.
How to Grow
Light: Sun (> 6 hours sun), part-sun (4-6 hours sun)
Water: Average.
Spacing: 2’- 2.5’
Fertilizing: None required. May apply a balanced fertilizer yearly if preferred.
Winterizing: Cut foliage and flower stalks back to just about ground level.
Maintenance & pruning: Cut down stems once flowering is over.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
