Astilbe 'Magenta' — Clump forming

Overview

Astilbe 'Magenta' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Astilbe, part of the Saxifragaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Astilbe 'Magenta' grows best in partial shade, and tolerates clay and loam soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens and cottage and informal garden.

About

Astilbe 'Magenta' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial belonging to the Saxifragaceae family. Like other Astilbe, it features deciduous, dissected leaves with a ternate structure and produces upright panicles of small flowers in summer. This cultivar thrives in partial shade and prefers sheltered positions with moist but well-drained or poorly-drained soils, including clay and loam, across a range of pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H7, it is suitable for city, courtyard, cottage, and informal gardens, and is best propagated by division in 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: Clay, Loam
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture: Moist but well-drained, Poorly-drained
Aspect: East-facing, North-facing, West-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H7

Plant details

Astilbe 'Magenta' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Herbaceous Perennial
Habit: Clump forming
Foliage: Deciduous
Suggested uses: City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Astilbe 'Magenta'

Propagation: Propagate by division in spring
Pest resistance: May be susceptible to vine weevil
Disease resistance: May be susceptible to Powdery mildews and leaf scorch in hot sun