Plant name: Astilbe
Other names: Goat's Beard
Category: Herbaceous perennial
Plant family: Saxifragaceae
Light preference: Full sun, full shade, partial shade
Soil preference: Loam, sand, chalk, acid, alkaline, neutral, well-drained
Size:
- 0.5 metres height
- 0.6 metres spread
Description:
Astilbe bring such vibrancy to shaded areas in the garden. I really enjoy the foliage of Astilbes, it's frothy and light so merges well with other plants. The flower stems rise high above the foliage so give quite a strong contrast.
Care:
Not a huge amount of work needed. I deadhead mine and divide either after flowering or in early spring!
Current appearance: Sprouting
