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Beginner
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0.5m
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0.5m
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2-5 years
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2 hours care
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Botanical name: Astilbe x arendsii 'Showstar'
Other names: Astilbe 'Showstar'
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Genus: Astilbe
Variety or cultivar: 'Showstar' _ 'Showstar' is a dwarf perennial with divided, dark green leaves which are bronze when young, and plumes of red, pink and white flowers in summer.
Astilbe x arendsii 'Showstar' is: Deciduous
Flower: Pink, White, Red in Summer
Foliage: Bronze in Spring; Dark-green in Summer
Habit: Upright, Clump-forming
Companion planting: Plant astilbes with hostas and border phlox, which both like the same damp, shady conditions.
Astilbe x arendsii 'Showstar' (Astilbe 'Showstar') will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Waterside
Cultivation: Plant in moist, fertile, humus-rich soil in full sun or partial
shade. Will not thrive in soils that dry out. Divide every
three to four years to maintain vigour.
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Loamy |
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| Soil drainage: |
Boggy damp conditions, Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive |
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Acid, Alkaline, 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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