Thalictrum ‘Black Stockings’ – A Bold, Graceful Beauty with Dramatic Foliage and Airy Blooms
Thalictrum ‘Black Stockings’ is a striking perennial that combines dramatic, dark foliage with delicate, airy blooms for a truly unique garden presence. Its deep purple, almost black stems and finely cut leaves provide an elegant contrast to the frothy clouds of soft lavender-pink flowers that appear in late spring and early summer. The slender, wispy flower clusters create a cloud-like effect above the dark foliage, adding both height and movement to the garden. Perfect for mixed borders, woodland gardens, or as a stand-alone feature, 'Black Stockings' offers a bold yet graceful touch of drama to any planting scheme.
Why Grow Thalictrum ‘Black Stockings’?
Striking Dark Foliage – The deep purple-black stems and finely textured leaves create an alluring contrast to lighter, brighter plants in the garden, bringing depth and elegance to any space.
Frothy, Airy Blooms – Delicate clusters of lavender-pink flowers rise above the foliage in late spring to early summer, adding a soft, ethereal quality to your garden’s design.
Tall & Graceful Growth – Reaching impressive heights, this variety provides vertical interest and movement, making it an excellent choice for adding structure to mixed borders or naturalistic plantings.
Pollinator-Friendly – The delicate flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators, making it a wonderful addition to any wildlife-friendly garden.
Hardy & Low-Maintenance – Fully hardy in the UK, Thalictrum ‘Black Stockings’ is resilient and requires minimal care, thriving in a variety of soil types and conditions.
Planting & Care Guide
Position: Prefers full sun to partial shade, making it perfect for shaded borders, woodland gardens, or sunny spots in mixed plantings.
Soil: Thrives in moist, well-drained soil but adapts well to a range of soil types, from clay to loamy soils.
Watering: Regular watering is beneficial during dry periods, particularly while the plant is establishing itself, but it becomes more drought-tolerant once fully grown.
Maintenance:
- Deadhead spent flowers to maintain a tidy appearance and encourage more blooms.
- Cut back the plant after flowering to keep the foliage looking fresh and prevent self-seeding if desired.
- Divide clumps every few years to maintain vigour and promote healthy growth.
Perfect Plant Combinations
Thalictrum ‘Black Stockings’ pairs beautifully with other plants that feature light, airy flowers or contrasting foliage. Try combining it with Astilbe, Geranium, or Hosta for a striking contrast between dark and light textures. It also complements other tall plants like Echinacea, Verbena bonariensis, or Veronicastrum, where its elegant height creates a beautiful vertical contrast. Perfect for adding drama and grace to woodland gardens, shaded borders, or naturalistic plantings, 'Black Stockings' is a bold choice that offers both beauty and structure to your garden design.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.