Astilbe
Astilbe sp.
Description
Shade-tolerant perennial producing feathery plumes in summer; excellent for moist, woodland garden conditions.
Taxonomy
Family
Saxifragaceae
Genus
Astilbe
Cultivars
4
Diamante
Fabulous perennial for moist boggy ground or pond/stream margins. Deep, glossy green, fern like foliage and in late spring-summer stems of feathery plumes in glistening white. Really attractive. Prefers light shade and fertile soil that does not completely dry out. Perennial. Flower colour: White. Habit: Clump. Leaves: Deciduous, Green.
Fanal
Fabulous perennial for moist boggy ground or pond/stream margins. Deep, glossy green, fern like foliage and in late spring-summer stems of feathery plumes in bright scarlet red. Really attractive. Prefers light shade and fertile soil that does not completely dry out. Perennial. Flower colour: Red. Habit: Clump. Leaves: Deciduous, Green.
Fuschia Spangles
Astilbes are attractive moisture loving plants which makes them ideal for bog gardens and stream or pond edges. They are happy in semi-shade or sun in soil that does not dry out. Fuschia Spangles has fat fluffy spires of a brilliant pink plumes. Early flowering. Perennial. Flower colour: Pink. Habit: Clump. Leaves: Deciduous, Green.
Gloria
Fabulous perennial for moist boggy ground or pond/stream margins. Deep, glossy green, fern like foliage and in late spring-summer stems of feathery plumes in pretty pink. Really attractive. Prefers light shade and fertile soil that does not completely dry out. Perennial. Flower colour: Pink. Habit: Clump. Leaves: Deciduous, Green.