How to grow Meadow Rue in the UK
Thalictrum delavayi
Meadow Rue (Thalictrum delavayi) is a flower that grows well in UK gardens. Ethereal — see-through structure. 'Hewitt's Double' has tiny double rosettes. This guide covers when and how to sow Meadow Rue, the soil and position it likes, watering and feeding, companion planting, and when to harvest.
Type
Flowers
Difficulty
Moderate
Position
partial sun (3–6 hrs)
Sow
spring
Harvest
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When to sow & grow Meadow Rue
Sowing and harvest window through the year (UK):
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr Plant | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
Soil, position & care
- Soil
- Fertile, moisture-retentive but free-draining soil
- Soil pH
- 6.0–7.5
- Position
- Sun or part shade depending on species
- Sowing depth
- Plant at the same depth as the pot
- Spacing
- 30–60 cm apart
- Sowing
- Plant container-grown stock spring or autumn; divide established clumps in spring
- Growing
- Water well the first season until established; mulch in spring
- Harvest & upkeep
- Cut back faded foliage in late autumn or early spring; divide every 3–4 years
- Watch for
- Slugs and snails on new shoots; otherwise robust
Companion planting for Meadow Rue
No specific companion notes for this plant.
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Meadow Rue FAQs
How much sun does Meadow Rue need?
Meadow Rue prefers partial sun (3–6 hrs).
Is Meadow Rue easy to grow?
Moderate. Ethereal — see-through structure. 'Hewitt's Double' has tiny double rosettes.