Astilbe x arendsii (Florist's spirea, goat's beard,)

Botanical name: Astilbe x arendsii
Common name(s): Florist's spirea, goat's beard,
Categories: Ground Covers and Perennials

Plant description:

This lovely perennial needs a cool, shady spot and deep, rich, moist soil. Its fern-like foliage is attractive from spring through summer. Bears pink, feathery plumes in spring and early summer. Also available in white and red forms. Some named varieties are: ‘Granat’, deep red; ‘Irrlicht’, white; and ‘Venus’, pale pink.

Synonym: Astilbe japonica

Botanical Pronunciation: a-STIL-bee ar- END-see-

Astilbe x arendsii requirements and features

info on these icons

Evergreen

Never Sheds All of Its Foliage.

Semi Deciduous

Sheds Part of Its Foliage During Winter/Autumn.

Deciduous

Sheds Its Leaves Annually

Full Sun

Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.

Half Sun

Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.

Shade

Prefers Low Light Levels.

Frost Hardy

Can Handle frost without damage.

Semi Frost Hardy

Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.

Frost Sensitive

Will Get Damaged and Possibly Killed During Periods of Frost.

High Watering

Requires Frequent Watering.

Moderate Watering

Requires Regular Watering.

Low Watering

Requires Little Water.

High Maintenance

Requires Regular Maintenance.

Moderate Maintenance

Requires moderate maintenance.

Low Maintenance

Requires little maintenance.

Pruning Required

Needs to be Pruned.

Indigenous

Originates in South Africa.

Non Indigenous

Exotic to South Africa.

Right click and save this QR code to add to your plant Label

Plant Attributes
Additional Information

Botanical name	Astilbe x arendsii
Plant Care	Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day. Shade Shade – Prefers Low Light Levels. Frost Hardy Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage. Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering. Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa.
Size	700 mm *
Categories	Ground Covers and Perennials
Flowers	August September October November December Bears pink, feathery plumes in spring and early summer. Also available in white and red forms.
Common name(s)	Florist's spirea, goat's beard,
Origin	Japan
Foliage	Its fern-like foliage is attractive from spring through summer.
Soil conditions	Moist , Enriched
Other languages	Bokkebaard (A)
Recommended varieties	Some named varieties are: ‘Granat’, deep red; ‘Irrlicht’, white; and ‘Venus’, pale pink.

August September October November December
Bears pink, feathery plumes in spring and early summer. Also available in white and red forms.

Its fern-like foliage is attractive from spring through summer.

Want to stop killing plants, become a great gardener and grow your own food? Let us guide you.

Astilbe x arendsii (Florist's spirea, goat's beard,)