Red Sentinel Astilbe
Astilbe x arendsii 'Red Sentinel'
SKU
0168
Scarlet red blooms for shade gardens. Flowers in summer with medium sized feathery plumed flowers held well above foliage. Popular cut flower. Lush green compound leaves on upright plants. Mass with same color or contrasting Astilbes for large scale effects. At home in the woodland garden or under shade trees that love moisture. Requires cool, damp, well drained ground with humus rich soil. Herbaceous perennial. Shade or part shade; full sun in far north if adequately moist. Moderate growth 24 inches tall, 18 to 24 inches wide.
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Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade, Partial sun
Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | a-STIL-bee ar-END-see-eye |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 24 in. tall, 18 to 24 in. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Cottage |
| Growth Habit | Erect |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Erosion Control, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Mass Planting, Very Wet Areas, Water Garden, Woodland Garden, Cutting Garden |
| Light Needs | Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Flower & Rose Food |
| Special Feature | Clump Forming, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Gift Plant, Shade Loving, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Tolerates Wet Soils |
| Water Needs | High |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often. |
| Key Feature | Vibrant Flowers for Shade |
Thrives in organically rich, evenly moist, acidic, well-drained soil, sited in bright shade or filtered sun; does not tolerate dry conditions. Mulch to keep roots cool and moist, avoiding the crown. Clip spent blooms for a tidy appearance. Remove old foliage and stems in early spring. Feed in early spring, and again after bloom.
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