





Filipendula hybridum

Achillea millefolium

Achillea millefolium

Gypsophila paniculata

Geum chiloense

Achillea millefolium

Alchemilla mollis

Dicentra spectabilis

Dicentra spectabilis Alba

Filipendula vulgaris

Hydrangea paniculata

Aquilegia vulgaris

Geum chiloense

Liatris spicata

Verbascum chaixii

Leucanthemum

Salvia nemorosa

Alcea rosea plena

Papaver orientale

Achillea millefolium

Aquilegia vulgaris

Aster ericoides

Anemone tomentosa

Geum rivale

Sedum telephium

Salvia nemorosa

Veronicastrum virginicum

Cephalaria gigantea

Anemone hybrida

Anemone hybrida
Meadowsweet 'Venusta' is a plant that literally loves water, and we must choose the best spot for it accordingly. The ideal location is the bank of a garden pond, stream, or any depression in the garden where moisture naturally gathers. Plant the seedlings in full sun or light partial shade; the plant would survive in the shade, but it would bloom less willingly. The soil should be heavier, clayey or loamy, but above all rich in nutrients and humus. Unlike many other perennials, meadowsweet cannot tolerate drought, so avoid sandy and quickly drying spots unless you provide it with automatic and heavy watering.
The actual planting of the seedlings is simple, but you need to consider the future dimensions of this majestic perennial. Keep a spacing of at least 60 cm between individual plants (approximately 2 plants per square meter) so they have enough space for air circulation and root system development. Thoroughly water the plant immediately after planting and continue watering regularly until the meadowsweet is properly rooted. Moisture is the key to success – the soil should always be slightly wet. If you are growing meadowsweet in a standard flowerbed and not directly by the water, we recommend mulching the area around the plant with bark, which will significantly help retain moisture in the ground.
Care throughout the year is minimal for this plant, making it an ideal choice even for beginner gardeners. Meadowsweet is robust and, in our experience, does not suffer from pests or diseases, so you can leave chemical sprays in the cabinet. As for fertilizing, adding compost or organic fertilizer in the spring will benefit its lush growth and abundant blooming. You can remove faded blooms to encourage the formation of new leaves and keep the plant in good condition, but it is not necessary. On the contrary, dry flower heads look very striking in winter, especially when covered in frost. In the spring, simply cut the old stems back close to the ground.
You often ask whether this beauty can be grown in containers. Although meadowsweet 'Venusta' is primarily a bed and waterside plant, growing it in a pot is possible if you meet one fundamental condition: it must never dry out. You will need a large, deep container with quality substrate that retains water well (you can mix in some clay). The pot should sit in a deep saucer where water can stand permanently, which would kill most other plants, but suits meadowsweet fine. However, keep in mind that the plant will probably not reach the same height in a container as it would in open ground and will require daily watering checks.
The information given is based on our experience, please use it as a guide only. Times may vary depending on the season, climate, location, sowing and transplanting dates and possibly also the conditions in the greenhouse/greenhouse. We always recommend testing how the plant performs in your conditions. Please do not take this as a guarantee.
See how the seedling looks over the course of a year.














Filipendula vulgaris

Filipendula hybridum

Filipendula vulgaris

Filipendula ulmaria Variegata

Alchemilla mollis

Achillea millefolium

Verbena bonariensis

Salvia nemorosa

Perovskia atriplicifolia

Gaura lindheimeri

Echinacea purpurea

Echinacea pallida

Eryngium planum

Echinacea purpurea

Salvia nemorosa

Calamintha nepeta

Rudbeckia fulgida

Calamintha nepeta ssp. nepeta

Salvia nemorosa

Gaura lindheimeri

Leucanthemum vulgare

Achillea millefolium

Perovskia atriplicifolia

Salvia nemorosa