Queen of the prairies
Common Name: Queen of the prairies
Genus: Filipendula
Species: rubra
Cultivar: 'Venusta'
Skill Level: Beginner
Exposure: Partial shade
Hardiness: Hardy
Soil type: Clay/heavy, Moist, Boggy
Height: 230cm
Spread: 120cm
Time to divide plants: September to May
An attractive, spreading plant for damp soil and boggy areas. The large, deeply cut leaves are fresh green and the flower spikes, which appear from early to mid-summer, are dark rose-pink becoming paler with age. The Royal Horticultural Society have given it the Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
Looks good with:
Gunnera manicataHosta 'Frances Williams'
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