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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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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialClump-forming rhizomatous perennial. Grown for striking plumes of flowers, 18-35cm (7-14in) long
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HerbaceousEarly 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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Full sun
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowFlowerheads fade to shades of brown giving winter interest.Pests & DiseasesPowdery mildew and leaf spot possibly.Place of originSouth eastern Asia, North America.
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Garden Location/ConditionsBog garden
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Soil ConditionsWet or boggy soilMoist, humus rich boggy site - for drier areas, grow in shade - avoid chalk and clay.
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Astilbe - Growing Guide
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- Overpotting Problems - Video Tip ondemand_video
Buy Varieties of ASTILBE
Dwarf Varieties


ASTILBE 'Sprite'
False goatsbeard
light mauve with dark foliage

ASTILBE 'Willie Buchanan'
False goatsbeard
creamy-white flowers with red stamens
Early Flowering Varieties

ASTILBE 'Aphrodite'
False goatsbeard
rosy-red, dark leaves


ASTILBE 'Deutschland'
False goatsbeard
white


ASTILBE 'Fanal'
False goatsbeard
deep garnet-red


ASTILBE 'Rheinland'
False goatsbeard
carmine pink
Mid Season Flowering Varieties

ASTILBE 'Chocolate Shogun'
False goatsbeard
rich chocolate-coloured foliage and contrasting pale pink flower spikes

ASTILBE 'Etna'
False goatsbeard
bright red

ASTILBE 'Federsee'
False goatsbeard
deep salmon-pink

ASTILBE 'Hennie Graafland'
False goatsbeard
clear pink with excellent foliage

ASTILBE 'Peach Blossom'
False goatsbeard
pale rose

ASTILBE 'Red Sentinel'
False goatsbeard
deep red

ASTILBE 'Vesuvius'
False goatsbeard
carmine-red
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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.
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Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
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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.
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