Astilbe chinensis var. pumila
This lovely astilbe is a dwarf variety that's great for a moist, shady spot in the rock garden or by the pond, with feathery plumes of tiny, densely clustered, dark pink flowers in late summer. Like all astilbes it rarely suffers from pests or ... [... more]
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Astilbe 'Weisse Gloria'
The elegant plumes of colourful feathery flowers make astilbes easily recognisable, but even before they flower the ferny foliage makes a good ground-cover under neighbouring plants. The striking shape of astilbe flowers and their variety of ... [... more]
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Astilbe x arendsii 'Amethyst'
This is a splendid astilbe for a damp border or pond side where it will produce lush filigree foliage and magnificent feathery spikes of lilac-pink flowers in early summer. It looks best as a large group but even if you only buy one plant you'll ... [... more]
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Astilbe x rosea 'Peach Blossom'
In mid-summer, plumes of peach-pink flowers reach up from mid-green leaves which are divided and finely toothed at the edges. This perennial will thrive in moist situations, making it ideal for planting next to ponds and other water features. ... [... more]
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Astilbe 'Bressingham Beauty'
There is a good choice of pink astilbes, this being a rich pink for late summer. The spreading ferny leaves have a hint of bronze, and the fluffy pyramids of flowers perk up borders in sun and light shade. To get good results, make sure the soil ... [... more]
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