Astilbe Simplicifolia Sprite

2-3 Litre Pot

• RHS Award of Garden Merit
• Position: Full sun, partial shade
• Soil: Moist, well drained
• Growth Rate: Average
• Flowering Period: July-August
• Hardiness: H7
• Eventual Height: 0.1-0.5m
• Eventual Spread: 0.1-0.5m

Astilbe Simplicifolia Sprite, commonly known as ‘False Goats Beard’ and holder of the coveted RHS Award of Garden Merit, is a mound or clump forming herbaceous perennial with oval shaped, narrow green leaflets, July to August bears loose, open, feathery panicles of pale pink flowers, closely followed by many attractive seed heads.  This Astilbe looks stunning planted in mass. A magnet for a wide variety of bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects.

Looking After Your Astilbe Simplicifolia Sprite

Generally pest and disease free, this Astilbe is easy to grow and requires very little maintenance, adaptable to both sun and shade and thrives in organically rich, moist, well drained soils. Late Autumn cut back any untidy foliage, leaving a few flower heads to dry as these will then provide additional interest later in the season. Early Spring is an ideal time to divide plants, usually done every 3-4 years to maintain healthy bloom production, at the same time mulch with some well rotted garden compost to help retain moisture during the drier months, and feed using a good quality general purpose fertiliser.