Thalictrum delavayi 'Album'
Floating clouds of white stars
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Thalictrum delavayi 'Album'
- Create an ethereal, cloud-like effect in your garden with the magnificent sprays of pure white, starry flowers on this breathtaking perennial.
- The elegant, tall stems of this thalictrum sway beautifully in the breeze, adding wonderful kinetic energy and movement to your borders.
- Thalictrum delavayi is surprisingly robust and fully hardy, thriving in dappled shade where its white flowers practically glow in the evening light.
- Its gorgeous, finely divided foliage is highly attractive in its own right, emerging early in the season to provide fantastic texture.
- If you want to add height and a touch of wild romance to a woodland edge or cottage garden, this plant is an absolute non-negotiable!
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Thalictrum delavayi 'Album' needs a large, heavy pot and may require staking for support.
How big does it get?
Thalictrum delavayi 'Album' typically reaches a mature height of 120 cm and a spread of 60 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Thalictrum delavayi 'Album' prefers a sheltered spot in partial to full shade.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Thalictrum delavayi 'Album' prefers moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
Thalictrum delavayi 'Album' needs about 2.5 centimetres of water per week, keeping the soil evenly moist.
Will this plant need pruning?
Thalictrum delavayi 'Album' does not strictly need pruning, but regular deadheading will encourage more flowering. Cut the plant back to the base in late autumn or early spring.
How hardy is this plant?
Thalictrum delavayi 'Album' is fully hardy (H7), enduring temperatures below -20°C. It thrives uniformly across all regions of the UK without the need for winter protection.
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