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Thalictrum 'black Stockings' / 2L
Thalictrum 'Black Stockings'
Confirmed format: 2 litre pot
Plant Highlights
- Striking near-black stems
- Airy height and architectural structure
- Reliably hardy
- Fluffy lavender-purple summer blooms
- Supports bees, butterflies and other pollinators
- Suitable for cut flower arrangements
Overview
Thalictrum 'Black Stockings' is a striking herbaceous perennial renowned for its dramatic, near-black flowering stems. Growing with an upright and clumping habit, it produces airy clouds of pink, purple, and violet flowers from June to August against a backdrop of deciduous green foliage. This architectural plant brings exceptional height, movement, and bold contrast to garden borders, cottage gardens, and woodland edge plantings.
Why We Love It
- Striking near-black stems provide a bold visual contrast.
- Brings airy height and architectural structure to the back of borders.
- Fluffy summer flowers support bees, butterflies and other pollinators.
- Makes a fantastic, elegant addition to fresh cut flower arrangements.
- Reliably hardy down to temperatures below -20°C.
Plant Details
| Botanical Name | Thalictrum 'Black Stockings' |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Meadow rue |
| Plant Type | Herbaceous perennial |
| Foliage | Deciduous green foliage |
| Flower Colour | Pink, purple, violet and multicolour |
| Flowering Season | June to August |
| Growth Habit | Upright and clumping |
| Position | Full sun or partial shade in a sheltered position |
| Soil | Chalk, clay or loam soils with well-drained or moisture-retentive drainage |
| Mature Height | 150–250 cm |
| Mature Spread | 10–50 cm |
| Hardiness | RHS H7 (Hardy to below −20°C) |
Growing Guide
| Position | Plant in full sun or partial shade in a sheltered position. |
|---|---|
| Watering | Has a high water need. Prefers moist, consistently moist or wet soil conditions and tolerates wet soil. |
| Support | Staking is recommended to support the tall architectural stems. |
| Pruning | Cut back stems between September and November. |
Perfect For
- Garden borders and beds
- Cottage garden schemes
- Woodland edge plantings
- Wildlife and pollinator gardens
- Cut flower arrangements
Good to Know
- Can cause skin or sap irritation upon contact.
- Features striking dark, upright stems with a slow growth rate.
Product Information
| Product Title | Thalictrum 'black Stockings' / 2L |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Thalictrum 'Black Stockings' |
| Supplied Format | 2L pot |
| Care Level | Easy |
Growing & care
- Plant type
- perennial
- Watering
- moderate
- Soil & drainage
- Moist
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