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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.
Further Reading....
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial - clump-forming rhizomatous perennial. Grown for striking plumes of flowers, 18-35cm (7-14in) long
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Herbaceous - Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
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Additional Features - Good to know - - flowerheads fade to shades of brown giving winter interest. -
Pests & Diseases - powdery mildew and leaf spot possibly. -
Place of origin - south eastern Asia, North America. -
Garden Location/Conditions - Bog garden -
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Soil Conditions - Wet or boggy soil - - moist, humus rich boggy site - for drier areas, grow in shade - avoid chalk and clay.
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Buy Varieties of ASTILBE
ASTILBE 'Willie Buchanan' >
Commonly known as: False goatsbeard.
Creamy-white flowers with red stamens
ASTILBE 'Cappuccino' >
Commonly known as: False goatsbeard.
Very dark brownish-black foliage and pure white flower spikes
ASTILBE 'Chocolate Shogun' >
Commonly known as: False goatsbeard.
Rich chocolate-coloured foliage and contrasting pale pink flower spikes
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
