About
Aruncus 'Johannifest' is a herbaceous perennial that reaches a height of up to 50 cm. Its foliage is fern-like with serrated edges, displaying rusty hues as autumn approaches. During midsummer, it produces airy plumes adorned with small white flowers, making it suitable for cut arrangements. This plant is well-suited for compact garden spaces.
About the genus
Aruncus consists of perennial plants that grow in clumps and spread through rhizomes. They feature leaves that are divided pinnately and produce tiny, creamy-white flowers, which are typically unisexual, arranged in sizable terminal panicles.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, West-facing, North-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in moist, fertile soil in full sun or partial shade
- Pruning
- No pruning required
- Propagation
- Propagate by division in spring or autumn
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to blackfly and sawfly larvae
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free