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    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.

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    • Pests & Diseases
      Powdery mildew and leaf spot possibly.
    • Place of origin
      South eastern Asia, North America.
    • Height
      60cm (24in)
    • Spread
      45cm (18in)
    • Herbaceous
      Clump forming rhizomatous perennial.
    • Wet or boggy soil
      Moist, humus rich boggy site - for drier areas, grow in shade - avoid chalk and clay.
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      60cm (24in)
      		 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
        45cm (18in)
      		  
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    varieties

    Dwarf Varieties

    ASTILBE 'Sprite'
    Light mauve with dark foliage
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.00
    ASTILBE 'Willie Buchanan'
    Creamy-white flowers with red stamens
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.00

    Early Flowering Varieties

    ASTILBE 'Deutschland'
    White
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £14.00 £10.50
    ASTILBE 'Fanal'
    Deep garnet-red
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £14.00
    ASTILBE 'Rheinland'
    Carmine pink
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £14.00
    Available late spring to early summer 2026
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    Mid Season Flowering Varieties

    ASTILBE 'Etna'
    Bright red
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £14.00
    ASTILBE 'Federsee'
    Deep salmon-pink
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £14.00
    ASTILBE 'Hennie Graafland'
    Clear pink with excellent foliage
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £14.00
    ASTILBE 'Peach Blossom'
    Pale rose
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £14.00
    ASTILBE 'Red Sentinel'
    Deep red
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £14.00
    Available late spring to early summer 2026
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    ASTILBE 'Vesuvius'
    Carmine-red
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £14.00

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