- Botanical name: Thalictrum aquilegiifolium 'Thundercloud'
- Common name: Meadow rue
- Family: Ranunculaceae
- Plant Type: Perennial
Pink
Green
- Key features:
- Flowers
- Prefers rich soil
Plants in the meadow rue genus, Thalictrum, have aquilegia-like leaves and bear large clusters of small flowers in shades of white, yellow, pink and purple. There are around 130 species, native to Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas. In their native habitats they grow in moist and/or shady places such as wet meadows or riverbanks. Most species, however, are also happy growing in sun or partial shade, in rich, moist but well-drained soil.
Also known as ‘Purple Cloud’, Thalictrum aquilegiifolium ‘Thundercloud’ is an exceptionally tall cultivar, growing to a height of around 1m. It bears double, lavender-pink blooms with prominent purple stamens, on purple stems. It makes an excellent cut flower.
For best results grow in Thalictrum aquilegiifolium ‘Thundercloud’ in moist, rich soil in partial shade. Stake plants or grow them against a wall or fence, as they have a tendency to flop. Cut down the stems after flowering.
How to grow Thalictrum 'Thundercloud'
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Plant size
100cm height
50cm spread
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Aspect
North facing, east facing, south facing, west facing
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Position in border
Middle, back
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade, partial shade
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / clay / heavy / moist
Plant calendar
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| Plant |
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Do not Plant in January |
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Do Plant in April |
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Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do not Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
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| Flowers |
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Plant does not flower in January |
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Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does not flower in May |
J
Plant does flower in June |
J
Plant does flower in July |
A
Plant does not flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
| Divide | ||||||||||||
| Divide |
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Do not Divide in January |
F
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M
Do Divide in March |
A
Do Divide in April |
M
Do not Divide in May |
J
Do not Divide in June |
J
Do not Divide in July |
A
Do not Divide in August |
S
Do not Divide in September |
O
Do not Divide in October |
N
Do not Divide in November |
D
Do not Divide in December |
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| Prune |
J
Do not Prune in January |
F
Do not Prune in February |
M
Do not Prune in March |
A
Do not Prune in April |
M
Do not Prune in May |
J
Do not Prune in June |
J
Do not Prune in July |
A
Do not Prune in August |
S
Do Prune in September |
O
Do Prune in October |
N
Do not Prune in November |
D
Do not Prune in December |
Thalictrum 'Thundercloud' and wildlife
Thalictrum 'Thundercloud' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Thalictrum 'Thundercloud' poisonous?
Thalictrum 'Thundercloud' can be toxic.
Toxic to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
