Thalictrum 'Elin'
Thalictrum 'Elin'
Thalictrum 'Elin'
Thalictrum 'Elin'
Thalictrum 'Elin'
Thalictrum 'Elin'

Thalictrum 'Elin'

"Rue"

Thalictrum 'Elin'

1 bare root — £6.95

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Description

If you are wanting something tall, for the back of a border, but with colour, interest and quite a bit of drama—then look no further than Thalictrum 'Elin'. This stunning, vigorous perennial is one of the tallest, too. It can shoot up to 210-270cm, and higher! Even without flowers, it's a striking plant, producing upright, purple-tinged stems which contrast with the blue-green lobed leaves.

In summer, soft-lavender flowers, with cream-yellow stamens, emerge from attractive, oval-shaped purple buds. These are a wonderful complement to the leaves, and most people really like to get up close, to take a detailed look! Bees and other pollinating insects will be happy you've chosen this Dutch-raised plant, too!    

Ideally, Thalictrum 'Elin' will be grown in a woodland garden, however it does just as well in a moist, sunny border. Despite being a lofty giant of a plant, Thalictrum 'Elin' seldom needs staking. It is such a good garden plant, that the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM). Oh, and this rue makes a superb and eye-catching cut flower, too!

Key features

  • Good for cutting

  • Comes back every year

  • Attractive to wildlife

  • Loved by pollinators

  • Naturalising

  • Thrives well in full sun

  • In peat-free compost

  • RHS Award (AGM)

  • Fully hardy

Specs & details

  • Botanical name

    Thalictrum 'Elin'

  • Flower colour

    Cream, purple

  • Plant size

    1

  • Established height

    1.5-2m

  • Established spread

    50-70cm

  • Plant spacing

    3 plants per m2

  • Leaf colour

    Green

  • Habit

    Upright
    Clump-forming

  • Life cycle

    Perennial

  • Hardiness

    Fully hardy

  • Years to establish

    2-3 years

  • Sunlight

    Partial shade

  • Position

    Sheltered

  • Suitable for

    Borders
    Woodland gardens
    Cottage gardens
    Cut flower gardens
    Wildlife gardens

  • Soil acidity

    Any

  • Soil moisture

    Free draining
    Damp

  • Soil type

    Loam
    Sandy
    Multipurpose compost
    Loam-based compost
    Clay

  • Growing skill

    Easy to grow

  • Scented

    No

  • Pollinator-friendly

    No

  • Mouse resistant

    No

  • Rabbit resistant

    No

  • Deer resistant

    Yes

  • Toxicity

    No report

Plant calendar

JanFebMarAprMayJuneJulyAugSepOctNovDec
  • Planting
  • Flowering

Useful information

    • Soak your Thalictrum 'Elin' roots in water for 3-6 hours prior to planting.

    • Plant your "Rue" bare roots into temporary pots with a multipurpose compost in spring and grow-on in a sheltered spot outdoors.

    • Choose a pot which comfortably fits the bare roots. Some have a noticeable crown which should be just below the soil surface with any top growth exposed.

    • Plant out into borders or permanent containers in late spring or early summer once in full growth. Choose a position in sun or shade depending on the variety.

    Read all planting & care instructions

  • Orders placed before 1 March 2025
    You can expect your order in Feb/March 2025

    Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2025
    You can expect your order in April 2025

    Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2025
    You can expect your order within 10 business days

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