Meadowsweet 'Kahome'

Filipendula

Family
Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus
Filipendula (fil-ih-PEN-dyoo-luh)
Synonym
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Sun Exposure
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Danger
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
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Bloom Time
Bloom Time
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Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Seed Collecting
Sun to Partial Shade
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Rose/Mauve
Fruit Colors
Mid Summer
Growing Habit
Herbaceous
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
Disease Resistance
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Perennials
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Plant Size (check one)
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Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Chicago, Illinois

Mashpee, Massachusetts

Cicero, New York

Lexington, Virginia

Bainbridge Island, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
1
negative
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St. John's, NL (Zone 5b) | August 2009 | positive

I love this refined meadowsweet. However, as a note of caution, it is often erroneously listed in the trade as F. palmata 'Nana'. The r...Read More

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Chicago, IL (Zone 5b) | July 2007 | positive

I love this plant; I find it to be very charming. It maintains a neat mound throughout the season, and has lovely little frothy pink flo...Read More

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Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

FILIPENDULA KAHOME - Double Meadow-sweet - Short 8-12" - Plant 10" apart. Zone 3-8. This dwarf MEADOWSWEET blooms in July and August with...Read More

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Fulton, MO | January 2006 | negative

Disappointing variety; leafs brown at the first sign of heat or drought, whether sun or part shade.

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