ASTILBE 'Erica' (x_arendsii_)

Description

Astilbe 'Erica' (× _arendsii_)

Height x Spread: 100cm x 100cm

Tall stems bear frothy pale pink plumes of flower in mid-summer, above  a clump of fern like foliage. The leaves emerge with a red/bronze hue in spring and mature to a deep glossy green.

Ideally suited to well drained consistently moist or boggy soil and dappled shade. With enough moisture A.’Erica’ will tolerate more sun.  Plant alongside streams or ponds or within a shady bog garden for best results. 

The pale pink blooms make excellent cut flowers.

Loved by bees and particularly butterflies, Astilbes make a great addition to a wildlife garden. Faded stems can be left overwinter to provide both late season interest and cover for wildlife. Cut back to ground level in spring.

Divide every four or five years to maintain vigour and maximise the amount of showy flower stems produced.