Filipendula rubra ‘Venusta’

(‘Venusta’ meadowsweet)

Growth: Bushy, clumping, statuesque specimen for full to part sun . Grow back of border where it can colonize, in a woodland or bog setting or beside a water feature. 

Prefers moist to wet soils. Does not tolerate drought.

Characteristics: Self-seeding. Colonizing in optimal conditions. Both flowers and foliage are fragrant.

Colours: Deeply cut, fragrant, bright green leaves. Large, frothy sprays of deep pink flowers maturing to pale pink rise well above its foliage from early to late summer. Highly fragrant.

Size:  height 4-8’ (120-240cm), width 3-4’ (90-120cm) 

Zone: 3  

On site:  1 gal $12.00