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Astilbe

 Astilbe make fine specimens for the woodland or shade garden, where they can enjoy moist soils. Good looking fern like foliage with plumes of flowers. Easy and long lived. They associate brilliantly with other perennials that enjoy similar conditions, for example Hosta and Asiatic Primulas.
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Astilbe 'Inshriach Pink'

  • Pot size: 1 Litre
  • Plant ultimate height: 30cm (12in)
  • Growing condition: Partial - full shade
  • Flowering season: August to September

A simplicifolia hybrid with plumes of pink flowers in August. A graceful form.


Price: (2 or fewer plants) £6.95
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Astilbe 'Sprite' AGM

Astilbe 'Sprite' AGM

  • Pot size: 1 Litre
  • Plant ultimate height: 45cm (18in)
  • Growing condition: Sun-partial shade
  • Flowering season: July to August

Lovely airy pink flowers on this compact form, with good cut foliage and a long flowering period from June to August.


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Astilbe 'Straussenfeder' AGM

  • Pot size: 1 Litre
  • Plant ultimate height: 75cm plus (32in plus)
  • Growing condition: Sun-partial shade
  • Flowering season: July to August

For a change, a thunbergii hybrid, with feather like plumes of pink flowers. One of the most graceful of the taller Astilbe forms.


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