ASTILBE
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ASTILBE
Commonly known as False goatsbeard
All are suitable for growing in wet or boggy areas. All flower JUL-SEPT
Genus of about 14 species of clump-forming perennials with plumes of flowers in red, purple, pink and white from moist sites in mountain ranges of southeastern Asia and North America.
Known as false goat's beard or false spirea.
An easy to care for attractive plant where numerous hybrids have been raised from complex crosses.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Flowerheads can be left for winter interest -
Pests & Diseases
Powdery mildew and leaf spot possibly. -
Place of origin
South eastern Asia, North America. -
DeciduousFinely-cut, dark green leaves, bronze when young
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Deep pink -
SpikesPyramidal spikes 15-20cm (6-8in) long
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Rockery (inc alpine)
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Fully hardy
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Height
20cm (8in) -
Spread
20cm (8in)
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialClump-forming rhizomatous perennial
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Herbaceous
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Wet or boggy soilMoist, humus-rich boggy site . For drier areas, grow in shade. Avoid chalk and clay.
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size20cm (8in)
20cm (8in)
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
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