Astilbe × arendsii 'Glut' - Astilbe

🌿 Characteristics

Type: Herbaceous perennial
Common name: Astilbe
Scientific name: Astilbe × arendsii 'Glut'
Flower color: Vibrant dark red
Mature height: 0.75–0.90 m (2.5–3 ft)
Mature width: 0.50–0.65 m (1.6–2.1 ft)
Habit: Bushy, upright, light and airy feathery plumes
Flowering period: Mid-summer to late summer
Exposure: Partial shade to full shade
Watering needs: Regular, consistently moist soil
Soil type: Rich in organic matter, well-drained
Hardiness zone: Zone 3 to 8
Drought tolerance: Low, prefers humidity
Nectar-rich plant: Yes
Attracts pollinators: Yes
Toxicity to animals: Non-toxic

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✂️ Care

Keep the soil evenly moist throughout the growing season, especially during warm periods. Enrich the soil with compost or organic matter each spring to promote vigorous growth and spectacular plumes.

Regularly remove spent flowers to prolong the blooming period and encourage the emergence of new, delicate plumes. Cut stems back to the base in fall or early spring to stimulate robust regrowth and maintain a compact, balanced shape.