Thalictrum 'Nimbus Pink'

Thalictrum 'Nimbus Pink': Feather-Light Bloom, Garden Glow

Airy and exuberant, Thalictrum 'Nimbus Pink' brings a refined yet wild beauty to the garden with clouds of soft pink, star-like flowers floating above finely divided, blue-green foliage. Blooming from early to midsummer, this compact meadow rue delivers a lacy, layered effect with strong upright stems and excellent branching. Despite its delicate appearance, it has a sturdy form and a surprisingly long bloom time—perfect for weaving elegance into borders, shade gardens, or naturalistic designs.

Plant Characteristics:

• Height: 90–120 cm
• Spread: 45–60 cm
• Flower Colour: Soft rose-pink with airy form
• Flowering Period: Early to midsummer
• Foliage: Blue-green, finely cut, delicate texture
• Sunlight Requirements: Part sun to part shade
• Soil Requirements: Moist, well-drained, fertile soil

Uses and Benefits: 'Nimbus Pink' is ideal for cottage gardens, woodland borders, and layered perennial plantings where a light touch and vertical interest are needed. Its feathery blooms sway gently in the breeze, offering motion and softness above more structured plantings. A favourite for pollinators and designers alike, it brings elegance and a touch of the unexpected to shaded or semi-shaded spaces.

Companion Plants: Pair Thalictrum 'Nimbus Pink' with the inky-eyed flowers of Hemerocallis 'Inkheart', the shimmering, upright tufts of Deschampsia cespitosa, and the graceful white blooms with blush backs of Anemone 'Dainty Swan' for a romantic, shade-friendly palette full of texture, contrast, and layered bloom.

Care Instructions: Plant in part sun or dappled shade in moist, fertile soil. Water regularly during dry periods. No staking is typically needed due to its naturally upright habit. Cut back stems after flowering or leave seedheads for fall interest. Divide clumps every few years to maintain vigour and form.

History: A member of the compact and free-flowering Nimbus series, 'Nimbus Pink' was bred for stronger stems, longer bloom time, and a more refined garden habit than taller meadow rue varieties—perfect for today’s smaller, stylized borders.

Final Thoughts: Light as air and full of charm, Thalictrum 'Nimbus Pink' brings a dreamy quality to the summer garden—graceful, pollinator-friendly, and endlessly elegant in bloom and form.