Astilbe Purple Glory

Astilbe Purple Glory – Description

Latin Name: Astilbe x arendsii ‘Purple Glory’ Common Name: Purple Glory Astilbe Other Names: False Goat’s Beard, Garden Spirea

Indoors or Outdoor: Outdoor Size:

• Height: 40-60 cm
• Spread: 30-45 cm

Astilbe Purple Glory – Delivery

Delivery Info: Your Astilbe Purple Glory will be carefully packaged and shipped to your doorstep. Please allow 5-7 business days for delivery.

Astilbe Purple Glory – Characteristics

Mature Size:

• Height: 40-60 cm
• Spread: 30-45 cm

Evergreen or Deciduous: Deciduous

Preferred Position: Partial to full shade

Shape – Plant Characteristics: Clump-forming perennial with feathery, fern-like foliage and striking plume-like purple flower spikes.

Hardy or Not Hardy: Hardy

Diseases: Generally resistant to pests and diseases.

Astilbe Purple Glory – Uses

Uses in Garden:

• Ideal for shady borders, woodland gardens, and as a ground cover.
• Great for adding color and texture to mixed perennial beds.

Astilbe Purple Glory – Planting Instructions

Preferred Planting Aspect:

• Partial to full shade.

Is it Frost Hardy: Yes

Fast or Slow Growing: Moderate growth rate.

Pruning Advice:

• Remove faded flower spikes to encourage reblooming.
• Cut back the entire plant in late fall or early spring to encourage fresh growth.

Astilbe Purple Glory – Planting Instructions

Sowing Time:

• Spring or early autumn.

Instruction:

1. Prepare a well-draining soil bed in a shaded or partially shaded area of your garden.
2. Sow the Astilbe Purple Glory seeds evenly on the soil surface.
3. Lightly press the seeds into the soil, ensuring good seed-to-soil contact.
4. Water thoroughly.
5. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
6. Seedlings should emerge in 2-3 weeks.

Trench Preparation Instructions:

• Not applicable for this product.

Positioning of Plants:

• Space Astilbe Purple Glory plants 30-45 cm apart to allow for their mature spread.

Plant Spacing:

• 30-45 cm

Pruning Instructions:

• Trim faded flower spikes to encourage new growth.
• In late fall or early spring, cut back the entire plant to ground level to rejuvenate.

Facts About Astilbe Purple Glory

• Astilbe Purple Glory adds vibrant purple color to shady gardens.
• This variety is known for its hardiness and low maintenance requirements.
• Its fern-like foliage provides an attractive backdrop for other shade-loving plants.
• Astilbe Purple Glory attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies to your garden.