Thalictrum 'Little Pinkie'
Thalictrum 'Little Pinkie'
Thalictrum 'Little Pinkie'
Thalictrum 'Little Pinkie'
Thalictrum 'Little Pinkie'
Thalictrum 'Little Pinkie'

Thalictrum 'Little Pinkie'

"Meadow-rue"

Thalictrum 'Little Pinkie'

1 bare root — £7.90

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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

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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

  • Good for cutting

  • Comes back every year

  • Attractive to wildlife

  • Loved by pollinators

  • Naturalising

  • Great for shade

  • In peat-free compost

  • Low maintenance

  • Fully hardy

Specs & details

  • Botanical name

    Thalictrum 'Little Pinkie' (Censation Series)

  • Flower colour

    Pink

  • Plant size

    1

  • Established height

    50-70cm

  • Established spread

    30-50cm

  • Plant spacing

    5 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 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.

    Read all planting & care instructions

  • Orders placed until 29 February 2025
    You can expect your order in February/March 2025

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

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

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