Beautiful erect soft plumes of reddish-purple flowers. Attractive fern-like foliage flushed purple. Max Height 80cm. Max Spread 60cm. Flowers June to July. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Astilbe x arendsii ‘Gloria Purpurea’
Beautiful erect soft plumes of reddish-purple flowers. Attractive fern-like foliage flushed purple
Additional information
| Generic | Astilbe |
|---|---|
| Species | x arendsii |
| Varietry | 'Gloria Purpurea' |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | red |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 80cm |
| Family | Saxifragaceae |
| Spread | 60cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming, Erect |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, July |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year, Provide a deep winter mulch |
| Border | Border, Cut flower, Woodland |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Powdery mildew, Vine weevils |
| Maintenance | Keep free from weeds, Feed, Mulch, Cut back in winter |
| Propagation | Division |
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