Thalictrum 'Thundercloud'
"French meadow-rue"
Orders placed until 29 February 2025
You can expect your order in February/March 2025
Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2025
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Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2025
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Description
Thalictrum 'Thundercloud' rumbles into action in summer with a thundery cumulus of purple blooms. But, this cloud has no intention of dampening the mood—it's beautifully soft, elegantly dark and goes down a storm in a mixed planting scheme. A mist of deep purple-pink fluffy flowers form a haze, held up by fine, wiry stems above delicate scalloped leaves. It’s such details that make this French meadow-rue a blessing in the border, introducing interesting textures and a rich colour which contrasts beautifully with its plant neighbours.
If you have soil with a high clay content, Thalictrum 'Thundercloud' will be happy in it. Whilst you should not plant bare roots directly into clay soils, once they’re potted and have been grown on you can plant them out and you'll find that they soon settle in. There's no need to worry about this resilient perennial in winter because it can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. Over time, Thalictrum aquilegiifolium 'Thundercloud' forms a clump, which gradually grows larger as the years go by.
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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Fully hardy
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Thalictrum aquilegiifolium 'Thundercloud'
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Flower colour
Pink, purple, violet
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Plant size
1
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Established height
70cm-1m
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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
Full sun
Partial shade -
Position
Sheltered
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Suitable for
Borders
Woodland gardens
Cottage gardens
Water gardens
Cut flower gardens
Wildlife gardens -
Soil acidity
Any
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Soil moisture
Free draining
Damp
Boggy -
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
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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- Planting
- Flowering
Useful information
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Soak the Thalictrum 'Thundercloud' roots in water for 3-6 hours prior to planting
Plant your "French meadow-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. 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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