Astilbe japonica 'Elisabeth van Veen'False Goatsbeard

‘Elisabeth van Veen’ is a stunning Astilbe, that is ready to bloom from June until August. It generates masses of hot pink feathery plumes, that remain easy to care for, yet dramatic and bold in appearance. Producing fresh green foliage and a bushy growing habit, be sure to incorporate into cottage, water and cut flower gardening schemes. Happy to progress in semi shade, this superb hardy perennial will work wonders adding vibrancy to lifeless outdoor spaces and will remain a staple shrub in your garden for many years to come. It will develop in height and spread to around 50cm Astilbe japonica 'Elisabeth van Veen' produces stunning, bright pink spikes of fluffy flowers on upright stems in June and July. These popular herbaceous perennials, also known as False Goatsbeard, are also valued for their clumps of attractive, divided leaves. Perfect for cottage garden borders, patio containers or woodland areas, Astilbes are great for adding colour to difficult, damp spots in the garden. Height and spread: 50cm (20"). Plant bareroot astilbes at the earliest opportunity following delivery in sun, semi shade or dappled shade. Astilbe plants require rich fertile soil that remains permanently moist, even in the height of summer. A boggy soil next to a pond or stream is ideal. On drier soils, incorporate plenty of well rotted manure or compost prior to planting and choose a shaded position. Plant astilbes in sun or dappled shade. Astilbe plants require rich fertile soil that remains permanently moist, even in the height of summer. A boggy soil next to a pond or stream is ideal. On drier soils, incorporate plenty of well rotted manure or compost prior to planting and choose a shaded position.