Astilbe Purple Glory - Description
Latin Name: Astilbe x arendsii 'Purple Glory' Common Name: Purple Glory Astilbe Other Names: False Goat's Beard, Garden Spirea
Indoors or Outdoor: Outdoor Size:
- Height: 40-60 cm
- Spread: 30-45 cm
Astilbe Purple Glory - Delivery
Delivery Info: Your Astilbe Purple Glory will be carefully packaged and shipped to your doorstep. Please allow 5-7 business days for delivery.
Astilbe Purple Glory - Characteristics
Mature Size:
- Height: 40-60 cm
- Spread: 30-45 cm
Evergreen or Deciduous: Deciduous
Preferred Position: Partial to full shade
Shape - Plant Characteristics: Clump-forming perennial with feathery, fern-like foliage and striking plume-like purple flower spikes.
Hardy or Not Hardy: Hardy
Diseases: Generally resistant to pests and diseases.
Astilbe Purple Glory - Uses
Uses in Garden:
- Ideal for shady borders, woodland gardens, and as a ground cover.
- Great for adding color and texture to mixed perennial beds.
Astilbe Purple Glory - Planting Instructions
Preferred Planting Aspect:
- Partial to full shade.
Is it Frost Hardy: Yes
Fast or Slow Growing: Moderate growth rate.
Pruning Advice:
- Remove faded flower spikes to encourage reblooming.
- Cut back the entire plant in late fall or early spring to encourage fresh growth.
Astilbe Purple Glory - Planting Instructions
Sowing Time:
- Spring or early autumn.
Instruction:
- Prepare a well-draining soil bed in a shaded or partially shaded area of your garden.
- Sow the Astilbe Purple Glory seeds evenly on the soil surface.
- Lightly press the seeds into the soil, ensuring good seed-to-soil contact.
- Water thoroughly.
- Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
- Seedlings should emerge in 2-3 weeks.
Trench Preparation Instructions:
- Not applicable for this product.
Positioning of Plants:
- Space Astilbe Purple Glory plants 30-45 cm apart to allow for their mature spread.
Plant Spacing:
- 30-45 cm
Pruning Instructions:
- Trim faded flower spikes to encourage new growth.
- In late fall or early spring, cut back the entire plant to ground level to rejuvenate.
Facts About Astilbe Purple Glory
- Astilbe Purple Glory adds vibrant purple color to shady gardens.
- This variety is known for its hardiness and low maintenance requirements.
- Its fern-like foliage provides an attractive backdrop for other shade-loving plants.
- Astilbe Purple Glory attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies to your garden.