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Filipendula purpurea 'Elegans'

Family Rosaceae
Plant Type
Zone USDA:   4a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level medium
Height 0.9 - 1 m (3 ft)
Spread 60 - 70 cm (2 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture moist, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Filipendula purpurea 'Elegans' (Japanese meadowsweet) bears bright red blossoms during early summer to late summer. The foliage is deep green in colour. A specimen plant, Filipendula purpurea 'Elegans' (Japanese meadowsweet) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Accent, border, cut flowers, specimen, waterfront and woodland.
Special Characteristics Filipendula purpurea 'Elegans' has a natural resistance to deer and rabbits.