Astilbe ‘Brautschleier’ (x arendsii)

Flowers: July-August.  Plant in part shade and moist soil.  HxS 80x75cm

This lovely white form (Brautschleier = Bridal Veil) has lacy spires of white flowers in high summer and is particularly effective in dappled shade or by water.  It must have a consistently moist or even boggy soil in summer.  The leaves emerge early in the spring so it offers value over a long season, with seed heads giving additional autumn interest.  AGM.  Hardiness rating H7. Pot size 1.5 litre.

Care and Maintenance.

Cut back hard to the ground in early spring before the new growth starts.  Plants can be propagated by division at this time and either potted or planted directly into the ground.  Deadheading helps to promote new flower spikes.  Pest and disease resistant.  No staking needed.