Thalictrum delavayi 'Hewitt's Double' – Rare Variety | Meadow Rue | Double lilac to mauve-pink flowers | Hardy | Premium P9

🌿 Plant profile

Botanical name: Thalictrum delavayi 'Hewitt's Double'
Common name: Chinese meadow rue
Plant type: Hardy perennial
Supplied as: Strong premium plant in a P9 pot
Height: approx. 100–150 cm
Spread: approx. 30–60 cm
Flower colour: Lilac to mauve-pink; densely double, rosette-like flowers
Flowering period: Midsummer to late summer
Position: Partial shade; sunnier positions with sufficient soil moisture
Soil: Humus-rich, fresh to moist and well-drained
Hardiness: Very hardy, RHS H7
Special feature: Double, long-lasting flowers on fine, dark stems; support can be useful in windy positions
Uses: Perennial borders, woodland edges, naturalistic gardens and cut flowers

Description

Thalictrum delavayi 'Hewitt's Double' is a recognised double-flowered selection of Chinese meadow rue. Its small, rosette-like flowers appear in airy panicles and show lilac, mauve to mauve-pink tones depending on the light.

The finely divided foliage and tall, delicate flower stems create a transparent, cloud-like effect. It grows best in humus-rich, evenly moist soil in partial shade.

Your benefits

✔ Recognised cultivar Thalictrum delavayi 'Hewitt's Double'
✔ Double lilac to mauve-pink flowers
✔ Delicate, airy flower stems
✔ Very hardy (RHS H7)
✔ Ideal for fresh, humus-rich sites in partial shade
✔ Attractive cut flower
✔ Strong premium plant in a P9 pot

You will receive a healthy, vigorous premium plant in the stated pot size – carefully packed and shipped.