Filipendula rubra 'Venusta' - P9

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Filipendula rubra 'Magnifica'.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * fragrant flowers * very beautiful in containers

Growth habit
Bushy, upright.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Tasks
- Watering: In the period from April to mid-October - Apply compost: In the period from November to December.

Care
- If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour! - This perennial should be cut back in autumn / late autumn when the plant begins to shrivel.

Flower
Filipendula rubra 'Venusta' forms pink-coloured flowers arranged in panicles from July. These exude a pleasant fragrance.

Use
Tub, privacy screen, specimen, cut, bee pasture, pond edge, stream edge, woodland edge, herbaceous border