
Filipendula 'Variegata'
This striking perennial is grown as much for its dramatic foliage as for its delicate flowers. Large, deeply lobed leaves are attractively marked with creamy variegation, creating a luminous presence that brightens shaded or woodland-style gardens from early spring onwards.
In summer, tall stems rise above the foliage carrying soft, airy plumes of pale flowers, adding height and a light, cloud-like effect. The contrast between the bold leaves and the refined blooms makes it an excellent focal point in mixed borders or beneath open-canopied trees.
Best suited to part shade, it prefers fertile, moisture-retentive soil and benefits from consistent watering during dry periods. The strong clumping habit ensures reliability year after year, while minimal maintenance is needed beyond removing spent flower stems.
Ideal for gardeners seeking foliage interest with seasonal flowering, this plant brings structure, softness, and a refined woodland character to shaded and semi-shaded garden spaces.
Description and Attributes
Product Code
FIMVR
Genus
Filipendula
Species
Palmata
Botanical Name
Filipendula palmata
Height
80-110cm
Width
40-60cm
Flower Timing
Summer
Seasonality
Summer catalogue
Climate
Cool to Mediterranean
Availability - Quarantine
Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria, Tasmania
Pot size
10cm
Frost hardiness
Fully Hardy
Aspect
Filtered Light
Water needs
3







