Thalictrum ichangense Evening Star - Meadow-rue
Thalictrum ichangense Evening Star - Meadow-rue
Thalictrum ichangense Evening Star
Chinese Meadow Rue
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Description
Thalictrum 'Evening Star' is a new variety of meadow rue derived from a small Chinese species. It stands out for its remarkably coloured foliage, which serves as a backdrop for a very long lavender flowering, in infinitely light and frothy panicles. Apart from its spring to summer flowering, 'Evening Star' exhibits foliage like marbled epimedium in shades of olive green, Havana, silver, and copper. In the garden, this Thalictrum is a plant of precious and poetic appearance, deserving a prominent place in a semi-shaded bed, in damp, non-calcareous soil.
Thalictrum ichangense, from the Ranunculaceae family, is native to the moist forests of northern and eastern China. The cultivar 'Evening Star', from which it originates, was recently selected in the United States. It is a small herbaceous perennial with tubers that forms a small bushy clump from spring onwards. At maturity, this meadow rue will measure approximately 30 cm (12in) in height by 25 cm (10in) in width. Its foliage consists of leaves divided into small, generally triangular leaflets with serrated edges, more coppery when young, turning light brown and then olive green. Each leaf displays an irregular silver zone along the main veins. From this clump of leaves, flexible stems, coppery-purple in colour, emerge from May to September-October, surpassing the foliage. They bear loose panicle inflorescences, adorned with very thin petals in mauve-pink, giving them a fluffy and velvety appearance. The meadow rues, which establish themselves rather slowly, become more beautiful over time. They are quite hardy but do not appreciate competition from nearby roots. Their above-ground growth disappears in winter.
Remarkably coloured, delicately flowered in a lavender mist, this meadow rue undoubtedly brings a touch of poetry to the shaded areas of the garden or even to a pot on the patio. It will find its place in the garden of a collector or with a natural style, between shade and sun. It will have a beautiful effect in contrast with less delicate perennials such as hostas, as well as on the edge of shrub beds, with bluebells, woodland geraniums (Geranium phaeum), small ferns, Siberian bugloss, or dead nettles, for example. It can also be planted near hydrangeas, fuchsias, astilbes, heucheras, foxgloves, and many others. Just make sure not to associate it with overly exuberant plants that could suffocate it.
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Botanical data
Thalictrum
ichangense
Evening Star
Ranunculaceae
Chinese Meadow Rue
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Thalictrum 'Evening Star' is a very 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 limestone, neutral to slightly acidic. It is possible to establish it in the sun, provided that the soil remains moist and that there is ambient humidity around the plant. Planting can be done in spring or autumn. Planting at the base of a north or east-facing wall would be ideal. Do not hesitate to amend the soil with compost every year, in order to improve drainage in winter and facilitate root development. Also, do not forget to water regularly during dry and hot periods. Regularly remove faded flowers to prolong flowering. 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 slow-growing plant, it will delight the gardener over the years! Dividing the stumps can be done in March-April, by cutting the clump into several pieces with a spade, but the divisions take a long time to establish. Very resistant to diseases, it can, however, be susceptible to powdery mildew in case of drought, and to slugs at the start of vegetation.
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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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