Overview
Astilbe 'Greta' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Astilbe, part of the Saxifragaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Astilbe 'Greta' grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include bog gardens, damp borders and containers.
About
Astilbe 'Greta' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial belonging to the Saxifragaceae family. Like other Astilbe, it has dissected, ternate leaves and produces upright panicles of small flowers during summer. This deciduous cultivar thrives in partial shade with a preference for north, east, or west-facing, sheltered positions. It grows best in moist but well-drained neutral loam soil and is hardy in the UK (H7). Suitable for bog gardens, damp borders, or containers, 'Greta' should be planted in well-drained soil and watered during establishment, with propagation by division in late winter or early spring.
About the genus
Astilbe is a genus of 18 species of rhizomatous flowering plants within the family Saxifragaceae, native to mountain ravines and woodlands in Asia and North America. Some species are known by the common names false goat's beard and false spirea.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Astilbe
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Astilbe 'Greta' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Bog gardens, Damp borders, Containers
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Astilbe 'Greta'
- Propagation
- Division in late winter or early spring
- Pest resistance
- Susceptible to vine weevil
- Disease resistance
- Susceptible to powdery mildew
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Astilbe 'Greta'?
Astilbe 'Greta' prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Astilbe 'Greta' need?
Astilbe 'Greta' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Astilbe 'Greta' hardy in the UK?
Astilbe 'Greta' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Astilbe 'Greta'?
Division in late winter or early spring.
More in the Astilbe genus
- Astilbe 'Bumalda'False Goat's Beard
- Astilbe grandisgrand astilbe
- Astilbe rivulariswaterside astilbe
- Astilbe taquetiiFalse Goat's Beard
- Astilbe × arendsii
- Astilbe × arendsii 'Amethyst'Amethyst Astilbe
- Astilbe × arendsii 'Bergkrystall'False Goat's Beard
- Astilbe × arendsii 'Betsy Cuperus'False Goat's Beard