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Thalictrum 'Black Stockings'
Plant

Thalictrum 'Black Stockings'

Meadow Rue

Planted in 7 show gardens on GardensDB.

7
Gardens
8
Designers
3
Studios
How to grow it

Happiest in full sun or partial shade on chalk, clay, loam or sand that is moist but well-drained.

Size at maturity
2.5–4 metres Max height
0.5–1 metres Max spread
2–5 years To maturity
Aspect
Aspect: North-facing, East-facing, South-facing, West-facing N E S W
Any aspect Happy facing any direction
Position
Full sun (suitable)
Partial shade (suitable)
Full shade (not suitable)
Exposure
Sheltered (suitable)
Exposed (not suitable)
Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Soil
Chalk (suitable)
Clay (suitable)
Loam (suitable)
Sand (suitable)
Soil pH
Acid (suitable) Neutral (suitable) Alkaline (suitable)
Hardiness H7. Very hardy Very hardy (colder than -20°C)
H1a
H1b
H1c
H2
H3
H4
H5
H6
H7
Where it was planted

7 gardens

  • A pocket garden with a gravel path, carved wooden posts, and rope, plus naturalistic planting of white daisies, purple flowers, and grasses.
    Silver Medal
    University of Sheffield: The Invisible Balance Garden
    Enya Jacobson
  • A timber raised bed garden features a rusted metal sculpture, a round water feature, and purple, pink, and white flowers with ornamental grasses.
    Silver Gilt Medal
    Pulse
    Lucy Morton, Adrian Burrows
  • A romantic container garden features a brick wall with copper pipes, lush pink roses, hostas, a copper water feature, and a small metal bistro set on a gravel and stone patio.
    Gold Medal
    360° photo available
    The Whittard of Chelsea Garden
    Ollie Pike
  • A decorative tiled roof pavilion with a gravel floor is surrounded by mixed planting, featuring orange flowers, variegated shrubs, and a large green pot.
    Clay: The 'Super Soil'
    Martyn Wilson
  • A small naturalistic garden has a Corten steel wall, large pale boulders, a timber deck with two chairs, and mixed green, purple, and white planting.
    Gold Medal RHS Chelsea Small Garden of the Year Best Construction Award
    The Addleshaw Goddard: Freedom To Flourish Garden
    Joe Carey, Laura Carey
  • A small show garden featuring a striking arched timber structure, a curved wooden bench with red cushions, an oval dining table with a central fire pit, and stone paving, surrounded by lush, naturalistic planting with white and purple flowers.
    Gold Medal
    The London Square Chelsea Pensioners Garden
    Dave Green
  • A naturalistic garden filled with pink, yellow, and white flowering perennials, featuring white sculptural butterflies and large natural boulders.
    Gold Medal Best All About Plants Garden
    The Talitha Arts Garden
    Joe Carey, Laura Carey
Who uses it

Designers & studios

The people and studios credited on the gardens above, and how many gardens they used this plant in.

Designers 8

Studios 3

Good company

Often planted with

Plants that share a plant list with Thalictrum 'Black Stockings', ranked by how many gardens combine them.