Thalictrum 'Little Pinkie'
"Meadow-rue"
Orders placed until 29 February 2026
You can expect your order in February/March 2026
Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2026
You can expect your order in March/April 2026
Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2026
You can expect your order within 10 business days
UK orders over £50
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UK orders under £50
£4.99
Northern Ireland orders under £50
£5.99
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Description
Thalictrum 'Little Pinkie' is a charming addition to any UK garden, offering a delicate haze of summer colour that feels effortlessly whimsical. Its finely dissected foliage is held on slender, upright stems, forming a neat, textured clump that’s reminiscent of aquilegia without the drama of long-lived seedheads. When in bloom, Thalictrum 'Little Pinkie' produces airy clusters of soft pink flowers, creating a gentle, cloud-like effect across the border. The subtle movement of the blooms in a light breeze adds an enchanting, almost ethereal quality to garden corners or mixed beds.
Perfect for brightening a sunny border or softening the edges of a mixed perennial bed, Thalictrum 'Little Pinkie' thrives in well-drained soil and will reward careful positioning with a long-lasting floral display. Its compact habit and fluffy pink flowers make it ideal for smaller spaces or containers, while still bringing that touch of romantic flair to larger plantings. Thalictrum 'Little Pinkie' combines elegance and ease, creating a delicate textural contrast with more solid-leaved companions. Whether planted in groups for a soft pink haze or paired with blues and purples for striking contrast, Thalictrum 'Little Pinkie' is a versatile and graceful choice that will charm throughout early summer, adding height, colour, and a soft, whispering movement to UK gardens.
Key features
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Good for cutting
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Comes back every year
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Attractive to wildlife
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Loved by pollinators
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Naturalising
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Great for shade
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In peat-free compost
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Low maintenance
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Fully hardy
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Thalictrum 'Little Pinkie' (Censation Series)
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Flower colour
Pink
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Plant size
1
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Established height
50-70cm
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Established spread
30-50cm
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Plant spacing
5 plants per m2
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Leaf colour
Green
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Habit
Upright
Clump-forming -
Life cycle
Perennial
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Hardiness
Fully hardy
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Years to establish
2-3 years
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Sunlight
Partial shade
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Position
Sheltered
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Suitable for
Borders
Woodland gardens
Cottage gardens
Cut flower gardens
Wildlife gardens -
Soil acidity
Any
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Soil moisture
Free draining
Damp -
Soil type
Loam
Sandy
Multipurpose compost
Loam-based compost
Clay -
Growing skill
Easy to grow
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Scented
No
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Pollinator-friendly
No
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Mouse resistant
No
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Rabbit resistant
No
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Deer resistant
Yes
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Toxicity
No report
Plant calendar
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- Planting
- Flowering
Useful information
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Soak the Thalictrum 'Little Pinkie' roots in water for 3-6 hours prior to planting
Plant your "Meadow-rue" bare roots into temporary pots with a multipurpose compost within a week of delivery 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. Some varieties are a length of root which should be planted lengthways and shallowly (1-2cm deep).
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.
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Orders placed until 29 February 2025
You can expect your order in February/March 2025Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2025
You can expect your order in March/April 2025Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2025
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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