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Meadowsweet Filipendula Ulmaria

What is the plant

Filipendula ulmaria is a PERENNIAL growing to 1.2 m (4ft) by 0.4 m (1ft 4in) at a medium rate.It is hardy to zone (UK) 2 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from June to August, and the seeds ripen from August to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, flies, beetles. The plant is self-fertile.It is noted for attracting wildlife.

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Lighting

Full Sun

Hardiness zone

4a - 9b

Difficulty

Easy

Water
Water regularly during the transplant season so the plant becomes well established and then let the rain do most of the work.
Sunlight
It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.
Fertilizer
Fertilize in the spring when new growth appears, but don’t get carried away.

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Soil
light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in heavy clay soil. Suitable pH: neutral and basic (alkaline) soils.
Pruning
Cut back after flowering
Additional
Avoid for asthmatics. Use by children for diarhoea not recommended or for children under 12 due to salicylate content (risk of Reye's syndrome)