{"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","url":"https:\/\/hardysplants.live\/products\/astilbe-erica-_arendsii_","provider":"Hardy's Cottage Garden Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}