Description

Filipendula ulmaria, commonly known as Meadowsweet, is a charming perennial that brings a touch of elegance and fragrance to wetland gardens, ponds, and naturalised spaces. With clusters of fluffy, cream-coloured flowers that bloom in late spring to summer, this plant creates a soft, cloud-like appearance that catches the eye and adds texture to any garden.

Known for its aromatic foliage, Meadowsweet releases a sweet, honey-like scent when disturbed, making it a favourite for those looking to add both visual and olfactory interest to their garden. It is often found growing wild along banks, ditches, and in wet meadows, thriving in damp, moist soil. Filipendula ulmaria is perfect for naturalistic gardens, attracting pollinators and offering a beautiful, fragrant addition to any landscape.

Features:

• Fluffy clusters of cream-coloured flowers that bloom in late spring to summer
• Aromatic foliage with a sweet, honey-like scent
• Ideal for damp, moist soil, and commonly found in wetlands, ditches, and meadows
• Perfect for adding texture, fragrance, and pollinator-friendly benefits to your garden
• Low-maintenance and hardy, ideal for naturalised or wild gardens

Add Filipendula ulmaria to your garden for a fragrant, delicate display of fluffy cream flowers and scented foliage, perfect for wetland, water garden, or naturalised areas.

Repotting or planting

Remove the plant from the pot, and plant in damp ground, in a hole deep enough to accommodate the root ball.

Care instructions

Trim back dead foliage in Autumn.

Colour

Cream

Growth rate

Medium

Flowers

June-Aug

Sun/shade

Full sun- Part shade

Season

Spring, Summer

Measurements in centimetres

Height Min –Max

60-90