Thalictrum 'Black Stocking' | Meadow Rue 2 Litre
Delivery information
Click and Collect: Please allow up to 24 hours for us to pick and process your order. As soon as we have picked your order we will phone you and arrange a time to collect it.
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Pallet Delivery For Dublin and Parts of Kildare €25.00
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Pallet Delivery Nationwide €59
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Thalictrum Black Stocking | Meadow Rue is a striking, tall perennial admired for its deep purple-black stems and airy clusters of lavender-purple flowers. Blooming in mid to late summer, its delicate, fluffy blooms stand out against the finely divided, lacy green foliage, adding elegance and movement to borders, woodland gardens, and naturalistic planting schemes. This moisture-loving plant thrives in well-drained, humus-rich soil and brings a soft, graceful structure to any garden setting.
Why We Like It
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Dark purple-black stems create a striking contrast
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Airy, lavender-purple flowers add elegance and movement
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Thrives in moist, well-drained soil and is low-maintenance
What to Know
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Prefers partial shade but can tolerate full sun with sufficient moisture
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Requires rich, well-drained, moisture-retentive soil
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Water regularly during dry spells to maintain lush growth
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Cut back after flowering to encourage fresh foliage
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Attracts bees and other beneficial pollinators
Flower Colour
Lavender-purple
Flowering Months
July, August
Height and Spread
Height: 120–150 cm
Spread: 50–70 cm
