Thalictrum minus ‘Adiantifolium’

DWARF MEADOW RUE or FALSE MAIDEN HAIR

Thalictrum minus ‘Adiantifolium’
DWARF MEADOW RUE or
FALSE MAIDEN HAIR

Thalictrum minus ‘Adiantifolium’ is the Maiden Hair Fern you can have when you are not having a Maiden Hair Fern (cos it is so much tougher).

Dainty as Maiden Hair Fern

Clouds of tiny, blue-green leaflets create the same misty, delicate and dainty effect as a Maiden Hair Fern.
‘Adiantifolium’ means foliage like a Maiden Hair Fern in botanical speak.

But without all the fuss and trouble

Instead of being temperamental prima donnas, like Maiden Hair Ferns – this Dwarf Meadow Rue is a no-fuss, easy to grow, foliage treasure for shaded gardens.

Haze of finest creamy lime flowers

Thalictrum minus ‘Adiantifolium’ bears clouds of finest creamy-lime flowers, in spring and summer.
It is pretty in bloom with its haze of lime hovering above the foliage.
But truth be told – it is the foliage clump that is the real joy of this plant.

Lovely cut flowers and foliage

If you can bear to cut stems and deprive the garden, then sprays of the tiny blooms and lovely leaflets, make excellent cut flowers for vases.

But don’t let dainty looks fool you – Hardy & easy to grow

Plant Thalictrum minus ‘Adiantifolium’ in Shade to ½ Shade; Morning Sun-Afternoon Shade; or Dappled light & shade.

Happy under trees & shrubs

It is exceptionally happy in the dappled light underneath trees and shrubs.
Where it loves the leaf litter.
Though it can tolerate both acid and alkaline pH soil types.

Water-wise & dry shade tolerant

And once established can also tolerate periods of dry provided it has shade, and humus in the soil.

Frost hardy

Thalictrum minus ‘Adiantifolium’ is thoroughly hardy in cold and frosty winter areas, and able to withstand temperatures down to at least -15°C.
In more gentle winter climates it will remain as an evergreen clump, but in very frosty areas it will become deciduous in winter.
Then spring up with fresh gorgeous leaves as the warmer days come.

Boon for bees

The fuzzy little flowers have plenty of pollen, but no nectar.
So blooms are particularly attractive to bees on the gather

Resistant to rabbits & deer

But the dainty plants are not attractive as fodder for rabbits and deer.

Robust hardy & easy perennial

Thalictrum minus ‘Adiantifolium’ is an robust, hardy and easy to grow perennial for shade.
60-70cm. High x 40-50cm. wide dainty clump of beautiful foliage and fuzzy flowers.

SEED SOWING ADVICE: EASY

Sow in autumn, winter & spring in a punnet indoors.
OR
Sow seed directly in the garden in autumn so winter provides the period of chill.

Sow indoors for optimum germination & early, quick plants: First sow the seeds in a punnet on surface of good quality seed raising mix.

Then press the seeds gently onto the surface of the mix to ensure good contact.
But do not cover the seed, as light aids germination.

Now thoroughly moisten the punnet by standing it in a shallow water bath, and allowing the moisture to percolate up to the surface of the mix from below.

Then wrap the sown, moist punnet in cling wrap, and place in the fridge (not freezer) for 8-10 weeks.
This mimics the action of winter so that the seeds are stimulated to germinate when they come out to the warm.

After the period of chilling – bring out of the fridge, unwrap, soak again.
Then place the punnet in a warm, well-lit place (not in direct sunlight).

Temperatures of  15-24°C. are ideal for optimum germonation.
You can use a temperature controlled heat mat if you have one, to provide ideal conditions, but it is not essential.

Keep the punnet consistently moist by misting regularly from a spray water-bottle.
Covering the punnet with a clear plastic lid or bag can also help maintain necessary consistent moisture.
But do not exclude light, and remove the cover as soon as sprouts begin to emerge

Seedlings emerge in approx. 14-28 days.

Seed Count: 20 seeds per pack approx.
(We always aim to exceed the stated seed count, and give a generous serve).

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