Bring dramatic height and soft color to moist garden beds with Filipendula rubra 'Venusta'. You will get a big, architectural clump of deep green, maple-like leaves topped by large, frothy pink flower plumes in early to mid-summer. In the right spot, this plant becomes a true focal point and also looks great repeated in sweeping drifts.

Give it consistently moist, rich soil for best performance. It is a natural fit for rain gardens, stream edges, and other damp areas, and it can handle heavier soils when moisture is reliable. If your site dries out in summer, plan on supplemental watering to keep growth lush and flowering strong.

Light is flexible: full sun brings the most flowers in cooler climates, while part shade helps in warmer regions. Mature height is typically 72-96 inches with a broad presence, so place it toward the back of borders or where it can rise above lower perennials without shading them out completely.

Space plants so the clump has room to expand, and mulch to conserve moisture. Cut back spent stems after bloom or leave them for structure until late season, then trim to the ground. Divide older clumps when needed to refresh vigor.

Use Filipendula rubra 'Venusta' with other moisture-loving perennials and ornamental grasses for a naturalistic look that stays full and elegant through the growing season.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 3-8 (-40 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Mature height: 72-96"
• Spread: 36-48"
• Tolerant of: Wet Conditions
• Native to the U.S.: Yes

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