Thalictrum 'Black Stockings'
Thalictrum 'Black Stockings' is a spectacular tall perennial, renowned for its dramatic almost-black stems rising above finely divided, lacy green foliage. The striking contrast between the dark stems and delicate leaves creates bold architectural interest long before the flowers begin to appear.
Throughout summer, airy sprays of fluffy pink-purple flowers seem to float above the foliage, bringing height, movement and a soft, natural elegance to the border. The nectar-rich blooms are highly attractive to bees and other pollinating insects, while the plant's graceful habit makes it a standout feature in both traditional and contemporary planting schemes.
An award-winning variety, 'Black Stockings' thrives in moist, fertile soil in partial shade, although it will also perform well in full sun if the soil remains reliably moist. Perfect for woodland gardens and mixed herbaceous borders, it combines beautifully with hostas, ferns and other shade-loving perennials to create naturalistic displays.
- Award-winning perennial with dramatic near-black stems
- Airy pink-purple flowers throughout summer
- Finely divided lacy green foliage
- Highly attractive to bees and other pollinators
- Perfect for woodland gardens and mixed borders
- Easy to grow in moist, fertile soil
- Thrives in partial shade or sun with adequate moisture
- Height 150cm - Spread 75cm
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EAN code5060942142584
- Brand
- Pot Size3L (19cm)
- AspectNorth-facing, East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Attractive to WildlifeAttractive to Bees
- AwardAGM (Award of Garden Merit) RHS
- Flower ColourPink, Purple
- Flower FormSingle
- Flowering MonthJune, July, August
- Foliage ColourGreen
- Foliage TypeDeciduous
- Garden StyleArchitectural, City & Courtyard Garden, Cottage & Informal Garden, Patio & Container, Prairie Planting, Wildlife Garden
- Hardiness - RHS ratingH7 colder than -20c. Very hardy
- Height150cm
- Spread75cm
- MoistureMoist but well-drained
- pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Plant HabitClump-forming
- Plant TypePerennial
- Planting TypesBorders and Beds
- Season of InterestSpring, Summer, Autumn
- Soil TypeChalk, Clay, Loam
- Special AttributesEasy to Grow, Long Flowering, Low Maintenance, Some Resistance to Rabbits & Deer
- Stem ColourBlack
- SunlightFull Sun, Partial Shade
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