Turn any dark, damp corner of the garden into a focal point with this stunning Astilbe. The bubble-gum pink flower plumes and vivid ruby-red stems of Astilbe 'Look At Me' virtually shout for your attention. This easy-grow perennial will thrive in soil too wet for many garden plants, but you don't have to tuck it out of site. This star hardy perennial is also a top performer in patio pots when kept shaded and well-watered. It has even been voted Best New Plant when launched to the industry at the 2013 European Plantarium trade fair.Plant false goatsbeard in rich fertile soil that remains permanently moist, even in the height of summer. A boggy soil next to a pond or stream is ideal, in sun or dappled shade. On drier soils, incorporate plenty of well-rotted manure or compost prior to planting and choose a shaded position. Water regularly during hot, dry periods to prevent the soil from drying out. Divide over-crowded clumps in spring when necessary, to increase their longevity. Apply a mulch around the base of the plant in spring to conserve moisture in the soil.Position: Sun, Shade or Partial ShadeHeight: Up to 45cmSpread: Up to 50cmSupplied as 3 x or 6 x Astilbe bare roots (in dormancy)Delivered with growing and care instructionsPlants supplied as bare roots:Your plants will have a strong root system, planting at this time of year is ideal and will give the plants time to become established. Roots must be protected to ensure no drying out. If soil conditions are frozen or water logged preventing planting, you can place bare roots in a pot large enough to hold the roots in moist, soil-free compost until conditions improve.Images shown are for guidance only of the expected results from plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary results. Image may be included for illustration of supply, but can vary due to seasonality changes and may not be the exact variety.
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