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Astilbe White

Plumes of snowy white

Grown by Caroline

Enfield

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Astilbe White

  • Elegant plumes of snow white feathery flowers emerging from delicate fern-like leaves
  • Flowers throughout July and August
  • Hardy and easy to grow and care for, returning stronger each year
  • Attracts pollinators and other wildlife to your garden or pond
  • This plant loves damp conditions, making it ideal for woodland and waterside planting schemes
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What to expect

Supplied as

Plant in 1L Aquatic Pot
Our 1L+ pond plants are supplied in Aquatic Pots which have a mesh-like structure allowing you to plant them straight into your pond. The pot maintains the root structure as it enters the water, but allows the plants to root out into the underlying soil.

Eventual height

60cm

Eventual spread

60cm
Spreads to approx 60cm within 2-5 years

Flower colour

Frost white
Fluffy clouds of frost white flowers on upright stems

Habit

Upright, mound-forming
Flowers rise on upright stems from mounds of contrasting foliage

Hardiness

Fully hardy
Hardy in all areas of the UK, does not require winter protection.

Spacing

60cm
Position plants at least 60cm apart to allow for spreading

Will this grow in my garden?

Can I grow this in a pot?

Yes, Astilbe White can be grown in a pot, provided the compost is kept consistently moist.

How big does it get?

Astilbe White generally grows to a height of 60-90 cm and a spread of 45-60 cm.

How much sunlight does this need?

Astilbe White thrives in partial to full shade.

What kind of soil does this plant prefer?

Astilbe White prefers a rich, moisture-retentive soil, ideally in partial shade.

How much watering does this plant need?

Astilbe White requires frequent watering to keep the soil consistently moist, as it will suffer in dry conditions.

Will this plant need pruning?

The Astilbe White should be cut back to about 5 cm above the soil level in late autumn before temperatures drop below 5°C.

How hardy is this plant?

Astilbe White is fully hardy (H7), withstanding temperatures below -20°C throughout the UK.

The wider garden

Enfield

Meet Caroline

A deep dive into sustainable gardening

Nestled amongst wildlife meadows and resident ducks, Caroline’s award winning pond plant nursery in Enfield has been making a splash since 1965, when they invented the (recycled, obvs) aquatic basket. Sixty years and multiple RHS gold medals later, they’re still surprising us with new varieties every year!

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