A clump forming perennial with airy flower heads carrying clear pink, star-shaped flowers from July to September. The flowerstems reach up to 30cm tall, so perfect for the front or middle of a border. The glossy bronze-dark green divided leaves make a nice mound, making it attractive even when not in flower. The flowers mature into decorative seedheads providing an extra few months of interest. This Astilbe likes to grow in a moist, humus-rich soil in sun or partial shade.
An impressive perennial for the back of a border, with tall, 200cm stems holding yellow flowers with very fine petals fringing a raised centre, from June to August. The thick stems hold coarse green leaves, making an impressive clump. This plant likes, most soil types as long as it doesn’t dry out completely in summer and likes to grow in sun or partial shade.