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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Filipendula Ulmaria
What is the plant
lighting
Full Sun
hardiness zone
4a - 9b
difficulty
Easy
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Water regularly during the transplant season so the plant becomes well established and then let the rain do most of the work.
Pruning
Cut back after flowering
Fertilizer
Fertilize in the spring when new growth appears, but don’t get carried away.
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Sunlight
It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.
Soil
light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in heavy clay soil. Suitable pH: neutral and basic (alkaline) soils.
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)
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