Astilbe Glow Astilbe 'Glut' (× arendsii)

Astilbe Glow

ABOUT

'Glut' is a clump-forming perennial to about 1m tall, with glossy, mid-green, divided foliage. Small, fluffy, dark red flowers, in very long, narrow, branching sprays on sturdy stems, appear in mid-summer

Plant Info
Care
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About this plant

  • memoNames

    • Family

      Saxifragaceae

    • Common names

      Astilbe 'Glow', Astilbe

  • infoCharacteristics

    • Foliage type

      Deciduous

    • Height

      0.5-1 metres

    • Spread

      0.5-1 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

      Flower borders and beds Cut Flowers 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