{"title":"Astilbe","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"astilbe-erica-_arendsii_","title":"Astilbe 'Erica' (× _arendsii_)","description":"\u003cp\u003eTall 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeally suited to consistently moist or boggy soil and dappled shade — with sufficient moisture, \u003cem\u003eAstilbe\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Erica’ will tolerate more sun. Plant alongside streams or ponds, or within a shady bog garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pale pink blooms make excellent cut flowers, and \u003cem\u003eAstilbes\u003c\/em\u003e are loved by bees and butterflies, making them a fine addition to a wildlife garden. Faded stems can be left over winter to provide late-season interest and shelter for insects. Cut back to ground level in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDivide every four or five years to maintain vigour and maximise the number of flower stems produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHeight × Spread: 100cm × 100cm\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Hardy's Cottage Garden Plants","offers":[{"title":"3 Litre","offer_id":53398413312342,"sku":null,"price":14.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/4928\/0598\/files\/Astilbe_Erica-2.webp?v=1785127777"},{"product_id":"astilbe-hennie-graafland-_simplicifolia_-hybrid","title":"Astilbe 'Hennie Graafland' (_simplicifolia_ hybrid)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA compact, neat \u003cem\u003eAstilbe\u003c\/em\u003e bearing fluffy, feather-like plumes of delicate pale pink above very finely divided foliage — bronze-tinted on emergence, deepening to dark green as the leaves mature. Attractively scented, ‘Hennie Graafland’ is at its best in midsummer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant beside a pond to enjoy its floriferous reflection and the ornamental dark bronze seed heads that follow, or use it in a bog garden. It needs a moisture-retentive soil in sun or part shade, and is particularly happy on heavy clay soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHeight × Spread: 50cm × 50cm\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Hardy's Cottage Garden Plants","offers":[{"title":"3 Litre","offer_id":53398475440470,"sku":null,"price":14.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/4928\/0598\/files\/Astilbe_HennieGraafland__simplicifolia_hybrid.webp?v=1783780541"},{"product_id":"astilbe-chinensis-var-taquetii-purpurlanze","title":"Astilbe chinensis var. taquetii 'Purpurlanze'","description":"\u003cp\u003eA tall, stately \u003cem\u003eAstilbe\u003c\/em\u003e that comes into its own when the summer border begins to fade. ‘Purpurlanze’ sends up narrow, upright panicles of purplish-red flowers in late summer and early autumn, rising to 1.2–1.5m above clumps of divided, mid-green foliage — a bold vertical statement at the back of a moist border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow in moist but well-drained or boggy soil in dappled shade or indirect sun. Drought intolerant; avoid hot, direct sun. Particularly well suited to waterside planting. As the flowers fade, rusty-brown seed heads provide attractive winter decoration — leave until early spring, then cut back. Divide every few years to maintain vigour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHeight × Spread: 150cm × 60cm\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Hardy's Cottage Garden Plants","offers":[{"title":"3 Litre","offer_id":54514108793174,"sku":null,"price":14.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/4928\/0598\/files\/Astilbechinensisvar.taquetii_Purpurlanze.webp?v=1783784993"},{"product_id":"astilbe-deutschland-_japonica_-hybrid","title":"Astilbe 'Deutschland' (_japonica_ hybrid)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn early-flowering cultivar, ‘Deutschland’ produces open sprays of pure white flowers held over fern-like, glossy green foliage. For a spectacular show, plant in dappled shade in humus-rich soil that stays consistently moist — with enough moisture, Astilbe will also tolerate more sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Deutschland’ looks wonderful planted in large swathes alongside ponds, on the banks of streams or in bog gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe white plumes make excellent cut flowers and are perfect for pollinators. Once faded, the seed heads can be left over winter to provide late-season interest and cover for wildlife. Cut back to ground level in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMulch annually to increase the soil’s humus content, and divide every four or five years to maintain vigour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePair with Astrantias, Hostas, Ferns and Thalictrums to create a peaceful, dreamlike space.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight × Spread: 60cm × 50cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardy's Cottage Garden Plants","offers":[{"title":"3 Litre","offer_id":54709268152662,"sku":null,"price":14.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}]}],"url":"https:\/\/hardysplants.live\/collections\/astilbe.oembed","provider":"Hardy's Cottage Garden Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}