Astilbe 'Amethyst' Astilbe 'Amethyst' (× arendsii)

astilbe 'Amethyst'

ABOUT

'Amethyst' is a clump-forming perennial to 90cm with matt, dark green, divided foliage with dark red stems. Very long, loose, fluffy plumes of dark purplish-pink flowers are produced in mid-summer

Plant Info
Care
Common Problems

About this plant

  • memoNames

    • Family

      Saxifragaceae

    • Synonyms

      astilbe 'Amethyst'

  • infoCharacteristics

    • Foliage type

      Deciduous

    • Height

      0.5-1 metres

    • Spread

      0.1-0.5 metres

    • Hardiness zones

      H7

  • sunLight

    Full Sun, Partial Shade

  • scissorsPruning

    Can cut back after flowering, or delay until spring as faded flower spikes can remain attractive in autumn and winter

  • bambooSoil

    SoilLoam

  • pinSuitable locations

    • Hardiness zone

      Cut Flowers Flower borders and beds Cottage & Informal Garden

  • sproutPropogation

    • Propagate by division in late winter or early spring, pot divisions under glass and plant out in late spring

  • insectPests

    Generally pest free

  • microbeDiseases

    Powdery mildews and a leaf spot may be troublesome