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Filipendula vestita - (Wall.)Maxim.

Common Name
Family Rosaceae
USDA hardiness 5-9
Known Hazards None known
Habitats Along mountain drains and in taller herbaceous vegetation, 2200 - 2900 metres[145]. Alpine meadows and riverbanks at elevations of 3000 - 3200 metres in Yunnan Povince, China[266].
Range E. Asia - Himalayas from Afghanistan to Nepal and western China.
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Fully Hardy Moist Soil Wet Soil Semi-shade Full sun
Filipendula vestita


Filipendula vestita

 

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Summary


Physical Characteristics

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Filipendula vestita is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.8 m (2ft 7in).
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower from June to August, and the seeds ripen from June to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, flies, beetles. The plant is self-fertile.
It is noted for attracting wildlife.
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in heavy clay soil. Suitable pH: neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist or wet soil.

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Synonyms

Spiraea vestita.

Habitats

 Bog Garden; Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

None known

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Medicinal Uses

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Miscellany

One report says that the plant has medicinal properties but gives no details[145].

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Other Uses

Miscellany

None known

Special Uses

Attracts Wildlife

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Cultivation details

Requires a humus-rich moist soil in semi-shade[200]. Succeeds in full sun only if the soil is reliably moist throughout the growing season[200]. Dislikes dry or acid soils. Does well in marshy soils. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer[233].

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Propagation

Seed - best sown in the autumn in a cold frame[1]. The seed can also be sown in a cold frame in spring, germinating best at a temperature of 10 - 13°c[200]. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer if they have grown enough. If not, keep them in a cold frame for the winter and plant them out in late spring. Division in autumn or winter[200]. Very easy, larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.

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Found In

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Weed Potential

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Conservation Status

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Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.

 

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