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Astilbe 'Erika'

Bog Plant
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Size Information

You can choose plants in various pot sizes. Non-potted plants arrive bare root for you to pot in the specified pot size.

Seasonal Information

Depending on the time of year, pond plants may be supplied fully-leaved, with flowers, or with foliage trimmed back.

Delivery Information

This plant is grown in the UK and sent directly from our tried, tested and trusted plant partner. Delivery price calculated at checkout.

Description of Astilbe 'Erika'

Astilbe 'Erika' is a pink flowering astilbe for damp borders and bog edges. It produces soft pink plumes in summer.

Appearance

It forms mounds of divided foliage and sends up airy pink flower spikes. Height is around 60 to 80cm.

Care Guide

It prefers moist soil and light shade.

  • Sun: Part shade to light sun.
  • Soil: Moist, humus rich soil.
  • Water: Keep damp through the season.
  • Mulch: Mulch in spring.
  • Division: Divide in spring every few years.

It combines well with hostas and ligularias.

Suitability for Bog Garden

This suits bog gardens on the damp edge where soil does not dry. It adds soft summer colour without heavy foliage.

Plant in drifts for best effect.

FAQ

When does Astilbe 'Erika' flower?
In summer.

Does it need shade?
Part shade suits it well.

How tall does it grow?
Around 60 to 80cm.

Does it like moist soil?
Yes, it prefers consistently damp soil.