Meadow rue

Meadow rue will reliably bring extraordinary lightness and delicate structure to any garden. Its original homeland is the mountain plains and edges of thickets in western China, where it naturally grows alongside other tall perennials. Despite its fragile appearance, it is a very resilient plant that thrives best in partial shade or sun, in well-drained loamy and humous soil with regular watering. You will receive an already grown seedling in a pot from us, which you just need to transplant straight into the flowerbed. Once established, it handles even severe frosts dropping below thirty degrees without problems. Moreover, caring for it is so easy that even complete beginners can easily manage it. The plant is avoided by pests and diseases, and it needs no support to reach a height of over one meter. The spectacular look of meadow rue is ensured not only by its tiny pinnate leaves but primarily by the flowers themselves. These grow from mid-summer to autumn in loose panicles on thin, purplish-colored stems. The individual small flowers have a delicate lilac shade with yellow stamens conspicuously protruding from them. In flowerbeds, they provide a beautiful airy lace effect that perfectly complements the heavier and fuller flowers of other perennials. During the long flowering period, bees and other pollinators fondly land on the plant. Although the entire plant is poisonous, it has an irreplaceable place in the garden. If you enjoy creating fresh bouquets, meadow rue will guaranteed please you. Harvest stems full of tiny flowers for the vase, which will add an unusual delicacy to the arrangement and stay fresh in water for about seven days. The plant is not suitable for drying.

Meadow rue Splendide is an unmissable and elegant perennial that brings lightness and an airy lace effect to the garden. Its original homeland is western China, where it grows on mountain plains and in scrublands alongside other tall plants. You will receive a mature seedling in a pot from us, which you just need to transplant into humous and loamy soil in the sun or partial shade. Despite its fragile appearance, it is fully frost-hardy down to minus thirty-four degrees and does not suffer from diseases or pests. In summer, loose panicles of tiny lilac flowers with yellow stamens appear on tall purple-colored stems. The Splendide cultivar grows to a height of up to one hundred and fifty centimeters, has firm upright growth without the need for support, and dark green finely pinnate leaves. Although it is poisonous, it is excellent for cutting. It adds a delicate structure to bouquets and stays fresh in a vase for about seven days, but it is not suitable for drying. In the flowerbed, it perfectly complements more robust perennials and reliably attracts bees and other pollinators.

Meadow rue Splendide White is a charming long-lived perennial that brings lightness to the garden. It comes from western China, where it grows on mountain plains and in scrublands alongside other tall herbs. You will receive a mature seedling in a pot from us, which just needs to be transplanted into moister, humous, and well-drained loamy soil. It thrives in sun and partial shade, is completely undemanding, and survives even very severe frosts without problems. At first glance, it attracts with its tiny pinnate leaves, and from July to October, it blooms in loose panicles. The Splendide White cultivar stands out with significantly larger pure white flowers with pastel yellow stamens and a firm upright habit over a meter tall, which does not need any support at all. In the flowerbed, it creates a wonderful airy lace effect, and its flowers attract a large number of pollinators. It is perfectly suited for summer bouquets, to which it reliably adds volume. In a vase, freshly cut stems stay beautiful for a full seven days, but this flower is not suitable for drying. Although the plant is poisonous, it will become a wonderful garden decoration without the worry of diseases and pests.

Columbine meadow-rue is a charming perennial that looks like a fluffy colored cloud in the garden. Its species name refers to the striking resemblance of its leaves to columbines; they are finely divided, grayish-green, and very decorative even before flowering. Originally, this species grows in moister open forests and meadows of Europe and Asia, which is why it will also thrive in your garden in humus-rich and non-drying soil in full sun or partial shade. In June and July, the plant drapes itself in a veil of tiny blossoms, consisting mainly of conspicuous clusters of stamens without petals. These fluffy inflorescences in shades of lilac and light pink attract a multitude of pollinators and bees. Thanks to its height, which can exceed one meter, it is perfectly suited for the background of perennial beds, to which it adds lightness, height, and airiness. The flowers are also excellent for cutting into a vase, where they stay fresh and act as a delicate filler material. It is a long-lived and completely frost-resistant plant suitable even for beginners; you just need to keep in mind that it is poisonous.

Meadow rue 'Decorum' brings unrepeatable lightness and elegance to perennial beds. This robust perennial comes from the mountainous regions of China, where it grows in moister thickets and on grassy slopes. In the garden, it will enchant you with its delicate, lilac to lavender flowers that hover like a purple haze above the dark green, finely divided leaves. It grows to an impressive height of up to 150 cm, making it a great fit for the background of flower beds, where it forms an airy backdrop for other plants. Given its height and fragile appearance, it will appreciate support so the wind does not break it. It loves humous, well-drained soil with plenty of moisture and a location in full sun or partial shade. The flowers are a magnet for pollinators, and in summer, the bed will literally come alive with buzzing. Even though the plant looks very delicate, it is fully frost-hardy. If you like making bouquets, meadow rue is an ideal addition for lightening up the arrangement, but it is not suitable for drying. Just remember that the entire plant is poisonous.

Meadow rue Album originates from western China, where it grows in the wild on mountain plains and in scrubland alongside other tall perennials. In the garden, it has a very light and airy feel. From a distance, it resembles fine white lace, thanks not only to its tiny white flowers with prominent yellow stamens but also to its pinnate green leaves. You will receive a grown seedling in a pot from us, which just needs to be transplanted to your chosen spot. It will do best in partial shade or full sun in humus-rich, loamy soil. We recommend planting three to five plants per square meter at a distance of about sixty centimeters. It will soon form an airy clump that will easily reach a height of one hundred to one hundred and fifty centimeters. Although it looks very fragile, it is a hardy and long-lived perennial that requires no support and effortlessly handles even harsh frosts dropping to minus thirty-four degrees. A big advantage is that it does not suffer from pests or diseases, so even absolute beginners can easily manage growing it. During the summer and early autumn, when it blooms in loose panicles on thin purple stems, it attracts the attention of pollinators from far and wide. Its delicate stems will also serve excellently in summer bouquets. Fresh, it will last approximately seven days in a vase and add the desired volume to the arrangement. Conversely, it is not suitable for drying. Also, do not forget that the entire plant is poisonous, so handle it carefully when cutting.