Plant Passport Registration Number: GB147173
 
Please read our notes before placing the order:
 
1. The pictures in this listing are examples of the available plant at maturity and do not indicate anything in regard to size of plant at the point of sale. You will receive an organically produced young plant grown in a 9cm pot for planting immediately or to grow on (pot removed, when possible, to reduce plastic waste)
2. Seasonal difference in plants: Please be aware if you are new to gardening, that the plants we supply are mostly herbaceous perennials and many go dormant in winter. You may receive what looks like an empty pot or piece of root. This will produce new growth in spring.
3. The date the Royal mail label is bought (tracking number added as sent against your orders) is the date your order is lined up for picking. It is likely to be put into the post a couple of days later. Thank you.
 
Astilbe is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial to 40cm high, with dark red stems and divided, dark purplish leaves with toothed margins. Produces long, upright, branching plumes of small, creamy white flowers with a faint hint of pink in late summer. Grow in moist, humus rich or boggy soil in full sun, or in drier soils grow in partial shade. Will not thrive in soils that dry out in summer. Divide and replant every 3-4 years to maintain vigour and flower quality, discarding any old, woody rhizomes. May be damaged by late spring frosts. Flowering stems may be cut back when flowers fade, or left standing for winter interest.
 
Foliage: Deciduous
Height: 30-50cm in 2-5 years
Spread: 50-cm