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2 hours care
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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
Astilbe simplicifolia 'Inshriach Pink'
Other names
Astilbe 'Inshriach Pink', False goat's beard 'Inshriach Pink', False spirea 'Inshriach Pink'
Genus
Astilbe Astilbe
Variety or Cultivar
'Inshriach Pink' _ 'Inshriach Pink' is an upright, clump-forming dwarf perennial with deeply divided dark green leaves in summer turning bronze in autumn and spikes of pale pink flowers in summer.
Astilbe simplicifolia 'Inshriach Pink' is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect, Upright
Flower
Pale-pink in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Bronze in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Vine weevil Vine weevil
Leaf spot , Powdery mildew Leaf spot , Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Cut back after flowering.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Astilbe simplicifolia 'Inshriach Pink' (Astilbe 'Inshriach Pink') will reach a height of 0.4m and a spread of 0.4m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Drying, Flower Arranging, Rock, Woodland
Cultivation
Prefers shady, moist acidic sites but needs good drainage in winter. Can grow in direct sun with constant moisture. Will grow in drier soils if watered. Divide every three to four years to maintain vigour.
Soil type
Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full 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)
Companion plants
Plant astilbes with hostas and border phlox, which both like the same damp, shady conditions.
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Botanical name
Astilbe simplicifolia 'Inshriach Pink'
Other names
Astilbe 'Inshriach Pink', False goat's beard 'Inshriach Pink', False spirea 'Inshriach Pink'
Genus
Astilbe Astilbe
Variety or Cultivar
'Inshriach Pink' _ 'Inshriach Pink' is an upright, clump-forming dwarf perennial with deeply divided dark green leaves in summer turning bronze in autumn and spikes of pale pink flowers in summer.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect, Upright
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Colour
Flower
Pale-pink in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Bronze in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Cut back after flowering.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Astilbe simplicifolia 'Inshriach Pink' (Astilbe 'Inshriach Pink') will reach a height of 0.4m and a spread of 0.4m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Drying, Flower Arranging, Rock, Woodland
Cultivation
Prefers shady, moist acidic sites but needs good drainage in winter. Can grow in direct sun with constant moisture. Will grow in drier soils if watered. Divide every three to four years to maintain vigour.
Soil type
Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full 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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| Soil types: | Loamy | Tell us... |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | Tell us... |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
COMPANION PLANTS
Plant astilbes with hostas and border phlox, which both like the same damp, shady conditions.
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
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