Filipendula vestita -

Family:	Rosaceae
Habit:	Perennial
Height:	0.75
Synonyms:	Spiraea vestita.
Range:	E. Asia - Himalayas from Afghanistan to Nepal and western China.

Filipendula vestita () is a Perennial which grows to a height of 0.75m . It has a hardness rating of 6.
Filipendula vestita will flower in December to February. the seeds ripen from December to February
The flowers from this plant are hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and they are pollinated by Bees, flies, beetles, self

Soil Information

Filipendula vestita will grow in light (sandy),medium (loamy),hard (clay) soil. It is not necessary for the soil to be well drained.
The soil prefers the following PH / acid levels :
- pH between 6 and 8, Neutral soils
- pH greater than 8, Basic soils
Filipendula vestita prefers soils

Ideal Planting Locations

Filipendula vestita can grow in semi or areas with no shade.

Along mountain drains and in taller herbaceous vegetation, 2200 - 2900m[145].

Planting places suited to this plant described below.

• Can be planted in Cultivated Beds
• A bog garden plant

Cultivation Details

Requires a humus-rich moist soil in semi-shade[200]. Succeeds in full sun only if the soil is reliably moist throughout the growing season[200]. Dislikes dry or acid soils. Does well in marshy soils. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer[233].

Edible Uses*

* See disclaimer
Edible Rating: 0/5
None known

Medicinal Uses*

* See disclaimer
Medicinal Rating: 1/5
One report says that the plant has medicinal properties but gives no details[145].

• Miscellany - Various medicinal actions that need more clarification.

Propagation

Seed - best sown in the autumn in a cold frame[1]. The seed can also be sown in a cold frame in spring, germinating best at a temperature of 10 - 13°c[200]. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer if they have grown enough. If not, keep them in a cold frame for the winter and plant them out in late spring. Division in autumn or winter[200]. Very easy, larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.

Known Hazards

None known

Other Uses

None known

Cultivars

no recorded cultivars

References

Forest Flora of Srinagar.
Singh. Dr. G. and Kachroo. Prof. Dr. P.
Author: Singh. Dr. G. and Kachroo. Prof. Dr. P.
Rating:
Publisher : A good flora of the western Himalayas but poorly illustrated. Some information on plant uses.
Date of Publication : 1976

The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992.
Huxley. A.
Author: Huxley. A.
Rating:
Publisher : Excellent and very comprehensive, though it contains a number of silly mistakes. Readable yet also very detailed.
Date of Publication : 1992

Flora of China

Author:
Rating: http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/
Publisher : On-line version of the Flora - an excellent resource giving basic info on habitat and some uses.
Date of Publication : 1994

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