Astilbe Red
The Highlights
- Fluffy red flowers on upright stems rising from ferny foliage
- Flowers in late summer from July to August
- A hardy, low maintenance perennial which loves a shady spot
- Thrives in damp areas, making it the ideal choice to add colour to pond edges, woodland and bog gardens
- Attracts bees and butterflies
- Provides shade and shelter for pond wildlife
The Highlights
- Fluffy red flowers on upright stems rising from ferny foliage
- Flowers in late summer from July to August
- A hardy, low maintenance perennial which loves a shady spot
- Thrives in damp areas, making it the ideal choice to add colour to pond edges, woodland and bog gardens
- Attracts bees and butterflies
- Provides shade and shelter for pond wildlife
Care Guide
Excellent pest and disease resistance
One of the few plants which is pest free - pests simply don't like them! Astilbe can be prone to powdery mildew, but this can be prevented by spacing the plants out adequately to allow for good air circulationMORE
Water regularly
Astilbe will not tolerate dry soil - water regularly and keep particularly well watered after planting, until your Astilbe is established./span>
Partial shade
Astilbe thrive in areas of dappled or partial shade./span>
Any moisture retaining soil
Astilbe will tolerate any soil, but make sure it never dries out. Add plenty of well rotted manure or compost when planting, for added nutrients.
Feeding not required
No need to feed - this plant gets all the nutrients it needs from the soil. ?v=1613300718
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Planting Calendar
- Best time to plant
- Harvest
- Flower