Thalictrum Anne - Meadow-rue
Thalictrum Anne - Meadow-rue
Thalictrum Anne - Meadow-rue
Thalictrum Anne - Meadow-rue
Thalictrum Anne
Meadow Rue
Small pot planted out about ten days ago, and what vigour already! Promising.
Constance, 07/03/2026
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Description
Thalictrum 'Anne' is a wonderful descendant of the excellent 'Elin' giant meadow rue. In summer, the plant reaches over 2m (7ft) in height, with its ethereal and ever-changing flowering, where each tiny flower evolves from violet-pink to creamy-white. This cloud of flowers, carried by beautifully coloured, sturdy stems, displays a colour palette that is as unusual as it is delightful. Apart from its summer flowering, 'Anne' showcases delicately cut foliage, splendidly blue-tinted in summer. In the garden, this very airy Thalictrum takes up little space on the ground. It will find its place at the back of semi-shaded flower beds, in ordinary but moist soil.
Thalictrum 'Anne' is a seedling of the hybrid meadow rue 'Elin', which was thought to be sterile. The latter is a hybrid between Thalictrum flavum var. glaucum and T. rochebrunianum: it has vigorous growth and elegant flowering. All these plants belong to the Ranunculaceae family.
The cultivar 'Anne' is a herbaceous perennial with a robust stump, and exhibits an upright and erect habit, forming a bushy clump, from which flexible but sturdy stems, purplish in colour, rise in summer, reaching or even exceeding a height of 2m (7ft). However, the plant only occupies a width of 30 to 40cm (12 to 16in) on the ground. The purplish stems are adorned with finely cut leaves, initially dark green, taking on a beautiful grey-blue shade in summer. The inflorescences appear in July-August, reaching heights of up to 2.50m (8ft)! They are quite dense panicles, filled with a multitude of tiny flowers that gradually transition from deep pink-lilac to creamy-white. These star-shaped flowers are inclined and composed of four prominent petals surrounding prominent stamens, giving them a ruffled appearance. Meadow rues, which are rather slow to establish themselves, become more beautiful over time. They are quite hardy but do not appreciate competition from nearby roots.
Sturdy and accommodating, 'Anne' deserves a prime spot, as a specimen or at the back of a flower bed, in a natural, poetic, and lush garden. This giant, with its head in the clouds, provides the same ornamental function as panicled baby's breath, but unlike them, it chooses the damp and shady areas of the garden. With its growth, lace-like foliage, and elusive flowering, it is perfect for adding height and lightness to flower beds. Despite its size, its transparent silhouette allows it to be placed at the front of flower beds to create a surprise effect. It is particularly striking in contrast with less delicate perennials (Rodgersia, Hosta), as well as at the edge of shrub beds. It will naturally find its place alongside Hydrangeas, bush or climbing Roses, Fuchsias, Japanese Anemones, aconites, astilbes, bellflowers, foxgloves, and many others. It also looks stunning with grasses or other graphic shrubs such as elderberries or sacred bamboos.
Thalictrum Anne - Meadow-rue in pictures
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Botanical data
Thalictrum
Anne
Ranunculaceae
Meadow Rue
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Despite its delicate and fragile appearance, Thalictrum 'Anne' is a hardy and low-maintenance perennial. It simply needs to be planted in partial shade or even full shade, in a moist to wet soil, rich in organic matter and well-drained, without too much limestone. It is possible to establish it in the sun, as long as the soil remains moist and there is ambient humidity around the plant. Planting can be carried out in spring or autumn. Planting at the base of a north or east-facing wall is ideal. Don't hesitate to amend the soil with compost every year to improve winter drainage and facilitate root development. Also, don't forget to water regularly during dry and hot periods. Regularly deadhead the faded flowers to prolong the flowering period. Losing its leaves in autumn and completely disappearing in winter, it will only reappear in spring quite late. Therefore, it is advisable not to cut the plant down in autumn, so as not to forget its location the following spring.
Being a bit slow to establish, it will delight the gardener over the years! Due to its large size, staking may be necessary, especially if this Meadow Rue is used as a standalone plant or in a windy location. To avoid this inconvenience, it is recommended to plant it in the midst of other plants and bushes, against which it can lean. Dividing the clumps is done in March-April, by cutting the clump into several pieces with a spade, but the divisions take a long time to establish. Highly resistant to diseases, it may, however, be susceptible to powdery mildew during periods of drought and to slug attacks when young shoots start to appear.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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