Thalictrum aquilegifolium Fairy Wings - Meadow-rue
Thalictrum aquilegifolium Fairy Wings - Meadow-rue
Thalictrum aquilegifolium Fairy Wings - Meadow-rue
Thalictrum aquilegifolium Fairy Wings - Meadow-rue
Thalictrum x aquilegifolium Fairy Wings
Meadow Rue
Well-developed plant and planted as soon as received. Now we just have to wait for it to establish itself.
Louise, 07/10/2023
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Description
Thalictrum aquilegifolium 'Fairy Wings' is a variety of Meadow-rue compact with generous summer flowering in beautiful mauve pink to purple pink. This pretty semi-shade perennial develops flowering stems crowned with large inflorescences with a fluffy appearance composed of small flowers with numerous prominent stamens, resembling small fluffy pompoms. The finely cut green-blue-silver foliage, which strongly resembles that of columbines, is very attractive. An ideal plant for lightening up semi-shady borders, in humus-rich and moist soil.
Thalictrum Fairy Wings is a recent horticultural creation. Its wild ancestor, the columbine-leaved meadow-rue (Thalictrum aquilegifolium), is native to damp and shady mountain meadows in Europe and Asia. It belongs to the Ranunculaceae family, just like anemones, clematis, and... columbines. This large herbaceous perennial with a rhizomatous root system can sometimes be slow to establish, but its beauty is worth the wait.
The 'Fairy Wings' variety stands out for its lower habit and its very beautiful fluffy dense flowers in purple pink. At maturity, the plant reaches about 50 cm (20in) in all directions. Its green-blue leaves, 15 to 30 cm (6 to 12in) long, are divided into obovate leaflets on either side of the central vein and with undulate edges. The resemblance to the foliage of garden columbines is quite striking. Appearing in June-July, the flowers are arranged in large panicles forming clouds of fluffy flowers. The spherical flowers, 8 to 10 mm (0in) wide, are composed of violet petals from which emerge long radiating stamens. The stems that bear them are strong enough to do without staking. The above-ground vegetation, deciduous, dries up in autumn and regrows in spring.
This lovely Thalictrum Fairy Wings will find its place in the middle of borders. Its flowering stems are perfect for making summer displays, with roses or peonies, for example. It thrives in slightly sunny or semi-shady areas of the garden. A damp and deep soil allows it to develop vigorously, but it is not afraid of summer heat, as long as it is watered from time to time in the late afternoon. It pairs very well with lilies, as well as with ferns, hostas, bellflowers, meadowsweets, rodgersias, and perennial geraniums.
Tip: Dare to use tall giant plants to add structure and volume in the garden. The tallest ones give volume and lightness against a dark background of hedges or conifers. Those of intermediate height will complement tall borders, such as those with giant dahlias.
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Thalictrum
x aquilegifolium
Fairy Wings
Ranunculaceae
Meadow Rue
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Planting and care
Thalictrum Fairy Wings should be planted in spring or autumn, in the middle of the flower bed, in partial shade, on soil rich in humus or compost, deep and moist, but well drained. Water during dry weather and spread mulch on the soil to maintain moisture in summer. Do not prune the plants to the ground after flowering, as new shoots will only emerge in late spring the following year. Therefore, it is advisable not to cut the plant down in autumn, so as not to forget its location the following spring. Remove faded flowers to prevent excessive self-seeding. Perfectly hardy, Thalictrum can withstand temperatures as low as -21°C (-5.8°F). Overall very robust, it can be prone to powdery mildew in hot and dry weather. Gastropods sometimes cause some damage in spring.
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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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