Filipendula vulgaris Dropwort (Rosaceae)

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Filipendula vulgaris
Dropwort
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The Filipendula vulgaris plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Rosaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Dropwort. Some home gardeners know the variety as F. hexapetala. Spiraea filipendula. Ulmaria filipendula.

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Latin Name:  Filipendula vulgaris
Common Name:  Dropwort
Family:  Rosaceae
Author:  Moench.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.75   Mature Width:  0.4

Habitat:  Dry pastures on limestone or chalky soils[4].

Propagation Notes: 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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