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Astilbe 'Montgomery' (Japonica Group)

Family Saxifragaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   4a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 50 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Spread 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in)
Light full sun to shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Astilbe 'Montgomery' (Japonica Group) (hybrid Japanese astilbe) bears showy, bright red and fragrant flowers during early summer to mid summer. The glossy foliage is dark red and medium orange in colour and fine in texture. A specimen plant, Astilbe 'Montgomery' (Japonica Group) (hybrid Japanese astilbe) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Accent, bog, border, container, cut flowers, dried flowers, edging, ground cover, mass planting, specimen, waterfront and woodland.
Special Characteristics This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits, and it is tolerant of wet sites.