Filipendula purpurea 'Elegans'
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An herbaceous perennial to 1.2m tall when in flower, forming a clump of bold, toothed, palmate leaves with a purplish flush. In mid- and late summer it produces dense plumes of dark, purplish-pink flowers held on wiry stems above the foliage
Scientific classification
- Species
- Filipendula purpurea 'Elegans' (Filipendula purpurea 'Elegans')
- Genus
- Filipendula
- Family
- Rosaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Filipendula purpurea 'Elegans'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Filipendula purpurea 'Elegans'
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Filipendula purpurea 'Elegans' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningCut back to ground level in early winter
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed, division or root cuttings
Growing
GrowingGrow in moderately fertile, leafy, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Mulch in spring
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to Powdery mildews
Pests
Generally pest-free
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