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Beginner
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1.2m
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2m
max. height |
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2-5 years
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2 hours care
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Botanical name: Aruncus dioicus
Other names: Goatsbeard, Goat's beard
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Genus: Aruncus
Species: A. dioicus - A. dioicus is a clump-forming perennial with pinnate, fern-like, mid-green leaves and pyramidal paniles of creamy white flowers in early and midsummer.
Aruncus dioicus is: Deciduous
Flower: Cream in Summer
Foliage: Light green in Summer
Fruit: Brown, Cream in Autumn
Habit: Clump-forming, Spreading, Irregular
Plant with:
Polygonatum x hybridum (Garden Solomon's seal), Campanula latiloba 'Hidcote Amethyst' (Great bellflower 'Hidcote Amethyst'), Rosa 'Blessings' (Rose 'Blessings'), Rosa 'Buff Beauty' (Rose 'Buff Beauty'), Rosa 'Sexy Rexy' (Rose 'Sexy Rexy'), Polygonatum odoratum (Angled Solomon's seal), Polygonatum humile (Dwarf Solomon's seal), Persicaria campanulata (Lesser knotweed)
Aruncus dioicus (Goat's beard) will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 1.2m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, Bog garden, Cottage/Informal, Waterside, Wildflower, Woodland
Cultivation: Plant in moist, fertile soil in full sun or part shade.
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Clay, Loamy |
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| Soil drainage: |
Moist but well-drained |
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| Soil pH: |
Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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Comment from
Nicola
Aruncus dioicus (Goat's beard) has been used in The HESCO Garden by Leeds City Council for Chelsea Flower Show 2009.
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- Posted: Fri. 15th May 2009 09:12
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