Astilbe Elizabeth Bloom ('Eliblo') (× _arendsii_)
astilbe [Elizabeth Bloom]
A clump-forming herbaceous perennial to 80cm high, with glossy, toothed dark green leaves on dark red stems. Produces dense, branching plumes of pink flowers to 30cm long in midsummer
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Poorly–drainedpH
Acid, Neutral, AlkalineColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Red | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Red | Pink | Green | |
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or West–facing or North–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Saxifragaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Astilbe are rhizomatous herbaceous perennials with attractive, usually ternately divided leaves and erect plume-like panicles of tiny white, pink or purple flowers in summer. The old, brown flower-heads remain attractive in autumn
- Name status
Trade
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained or boggy soil in dappled shade, or in indirect sun where the soil remains moisture-retentive in summer. Drought intolerant, may be damaged in hot sun. Good for waterside planting. See Astilbe cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by division in winter or early spring; replant immediately or pot up to plant out in spring when re-established
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Flowering stems may be cut back when flowers fade, or left standing for winter interest
Pests
May be susceptible to vine weevil damage
Diseases
May be susceptible to leaf spot and Powdery mildews
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