Filipendula ulmaria seeds – (Meadowsweet)

Description

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This plant likes damp soil and grows well alongside streams and in boggy areas, but will also grow in soil which retains some moisture.
It has a long history of use as a medicinal plant stretching back to the druids in Britain and beyond that time.
It is mostly grown for its very attractive lime green foliage which fades to gold in the summer sun. However the flowers are also very delicate and graceful , and almost frothy in appearance , and are sweetly scented . Some gardeners remove the flowers so that the foliage will remain luxuriant. The plant will grow in full sun or dappled shade.

Sowing advice

Sow in spring. Sow the seeds on the surface of moist seed compost in pots or trays.
Do not cover seeds as light is needed for germination. Propagate or place somewhere warm, 16-20°C. Water from the base of  tray only. Keep  moist but do not waterlog. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle to 8cm pots and grow on in cooler conditions. Acclimatise and plant out after danger of frost has passed.