Astilbe japonica ‘Montgomery’
$27.99
Astilbe Montgomery is a compact clump-forming perennial with red-bronze foliage and dense dark red flower plumes in summer.
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Description
Astilbe Montgomery forms a compact, mounded clump of finely divided foliage that opens red-bronze and matures darker beneath dense, fluffy red flower panicles. Its upright plumes bring rich color and fine texture to moist, shaded borders.
Grow it in partial or full shade in fertile, consistently moist soil that still drains well. Add compost regularly, water before the soil dries, and divide established clumps when vigor declines.
Additional information
| Height | 50 cm – 70 cm |
|---|---|
| Spread | 50 cm – 100 cm |
| Flowering months | June, July, August |
| Synonyms | Astilbe (J) 'Montgomery', Astilbe japonica 'Montgomery', Astilbe japonica Montgomery |
| Family | Saxifragaceae |
| Propagation | Divide established clumps as growth begins, then water and mulch the divisions well to support establishment. |
| Pests | Vine weevil may occur. |
| Diseases | Powdery mildew and leaf spot may occur. |
| Pruning | Cut back after flowering, or leave the dry flower spikes for structure and remove them before new growth begins. |
| Hazardous | unknown |
| Variegated | no |
| Watering instructions | Keep the soil consistently moist and water before it dries, while avoiding stagnant water around the crown. |
| Sunlight instructions | Choose partial shade or full shade; protect the foliage from hot direct sun unless moisture remains abundant. |
| Color flower summer | Red |
| Aspect | East, West, North |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Clump-former |
| Moisture | Wet or Damp Soil, Moist but Well Drained |
| Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Position | Full shade, Partial shade |
| Shape | Mound-forming |
| Suggest planting location | Flowering borders, Cut flower use, Patio and container use, Cottage and informal gardens, Wildlife friendly gardens |
| Type | Perennial |
| Use for | Deer resistant, Rabbit resistant, Ground cover, Cutting Garden, Pollinator-Friendly, Container Planting |
| Years to max height | 2 |
| Drought resistance | no |
| Soil | Clay, Loam |
| Local names | Montgomery Astilbe |
| Blomidon Item No | MO23015971, ZASTJAM0001G, ZASTJAM0002G |
| Usps | Dense dark red plumes rise above a compact mound of finely divided foliage., Red-bronze new foliage extends the display before the summer flowers open. |