Vigorous perennial with handsome bronze foliage. Plumes of deep red flowers. Max Height 60cm. Max Spread 60cm. Flowers July to August. Partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Astilbe simplicifolia ‘Aphrodite’
Vigorous perennial with handsome bronze foliage. Plumes of deep red flowers.
Additional information
| Generic | Astilbe |
|---|---|
| Species | simplicifolia |
| Varietry | 'Aphrodite' |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | red |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Partial shade |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 60cm |
| Family | Saxifragaceae |
| Spread | 60cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | bronze |
| Flowers From | July, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border, Bog garden |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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