Botanical name | Astilbe x arendsii |
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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 | |
Categories | |
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 | |
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. |
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

Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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.