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Product Description
A dense carpet of fern like foliage surrounding handsome feathery plumes of bright pink flowers. This vigorous performer is a compact, semi-dwarf variety that is very hardy and pest resistant. Grown for their beautiful dark foliage, Astilbes are quick growing. The flowers are highly fragrant, attracting butterflies and bees to your garden, however snails don't like them. They thrive in damp locations and are very tolerant of shade making them ideal for placing near a pond but also well suited to being grown in containers. Growing to a compact height of 40-50cm. First grade loose roots supplied.
Plant Size
| Mature Height | 60 cm |
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| Mature Spread | 40 cm |
| Plant Spacing | 40 cm |
| Annual Growth | 60 cm |
Planting Notes
| Planting | Plant in prepared soil, with a hole large enough to firmly hold the module. |
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| Soil Type | Grow in moist, fertile rich soil. |
Growing at a glance…
Astilbes are often chosen for borders due to their gorgeous colour and short stature. If clumps become too large for the space, you can divide and replant in fresh soil in Autumn. Plant in well dug, prepared soil, and add a little manure or organic matter if possible. Astilbes thrive in damp locations, particularly at the edge of a pond, but are also great for containers or borders. Soak roots in a bucket of water for 2-3 hours before planting. Dig a hole in the border that’s big enough to house the root system. Firm in gently and water well.