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Filipendula ulmaria 'Flore Pleno'

Also Known As

  • Filipendula ulmaria 'Plena'
  • Double-Flowered Meadowsweet

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 4'-6'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

Filipendula ulmaria 'Flore Pleno' plant details

Filipendula ulmaria 'Flore Pleno' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring cream and white flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, clay and rich soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Filipendula ulmaria 'Flore Pleno'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and white blooms in spring
Uses: cottage garden, cutting garden, fragrant, rain garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Filipendula ulmaria 'Flore Pleno'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: average, clay and rich

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Fragrant, snow-white densely double-flowered plumes on 4-6' stems make a wonderful show when naturalized along meadows or streams. S-PSh/M-W

Gardening facts about Filipendula ulmaria 'Flore Pleno' plant

How to Grow Filipendula ulmaria 'Flore Pleno'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • average
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • cream
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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