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Aruncus 'Sparkles' (Goat's beard 'Sparkles')
2 hours care
per year
per year
0.4m
Max height
Max height
0.4m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Aruncus 'Sparkles'
Other names
Goat's beard 'Sparkles', Goatsbeard 'Sparkles'
Genus
Aruncus Aruncus
Variety or Cultivar
'Sparkles' _ 'Sparkles' is a compact, mound-forming, deciduous perennial with pinnate leaves divided into narrowly ovate, veined, dark green leaflets turning orange in autumn and dense, conical panicles of tiny, star-shaped, creamy-white flowers in summer.
Aruncus 'Sparkles' is: Deciduous
Habit
Arching, Compact, Cushion or Mound Forming
Flower
Cream, White in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Orange in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Black-fly , Leaf-mining sawflies Black-fly , Leaf-mining sawflies
General care
Pruning
Remove faded flower stems if desired. Cut back after flowering.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Aruncus 'Sparkles' (Goat's beard 'Sparkles') will reach a height of 0.4m and a spread of 0.4m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Bog garden, Cottage/Informal, Waterside, Wildflower, Woodland
Cultivation
Best in fertile, humus-rich, moist soil in partial shade. Will do well in full sun if the soil remains consistently moist.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Aruncus 'Sparkles'
Other names
Goat's beard 'Sparkles', Goatsbeard 'Sparkles'
Genus
Aruncus Aruncus
Variety or Cultivar
'Sparkles' _ 'Sparkles' is a compact, mound-forming, deciduous perennial with pinnate leaves divided into narrowly ovate, veined, dark green leaflets turning orange in autumn and dense, conical panicles of tiny, star-shaped, creamy-white flowers in summer.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Arching, Compact, Cushion or Mound Forming
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Colour
Flower
Cream, White in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Orange in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Black-fly , Leaf-mining sawflies
General care
Pruning
Remove faded flower stems if desired. Cut back after flowering.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Aruncus 'Sparkles' (Goat's beard 'Sparkles') will reach a height of 0.4m and a spread of 0.4m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Bog garden, Cottage/Informal, Waterside, Wildflower, Woodland
Cultivation
Best in fertile, humus-rich, moist soil in partial shade. Will do well in full sun if the soil remains consistently moist.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
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