Astilbe 'Freya' Plant - 3Ltr Pot
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Astilbe 'Freya' Plant - 3Ltr Pot
Astilbe 'Freya' is a charming, compact, clump-forming perennial that delivers a rich display of dark pink flower plumes in midsummer. With its glossy, finely-divided foliage tinged with bronze-red, this astilbe adds texture and elegance to shaded garden spaces.
Key Features
- Dense, dark pink flower plumes appear in midsummer
- Finely divided, fern-like foliage with a bronze-red tint
- Thrives in shaded, moist borders or woodland-style gardens
- Compact, tidy habit – perfect for small spaces and containers
- Hardy to H7 – survives in very cold European climates
- Excellent for cut flowers and pollinator-friendly planting
Product Description
Ideal for bringing vivid colour to shady spots, Astilbe 'Freya' grows to around 50cm tall and forms a lush clump of dark green, glossy foliage. In midsummer, it produces elegant dark pink, conical flower plumes that rise above the foliage, creating soft movement and vertical interest.
This low-maintenance perennial thrives in moist, humus-rich soils, making it especially well-suited for partially shaded borders, damp areas of the garden, or alongside ponds and streams. Its foliage offers multi-season interest, with the reddish-bronze tinge adding warmth to spring and early summer.
Specifications
- Plant name: Astilbe 'Freya'
- Type: Clump-forming herbaceous perennial
- Pot size: 3Ltr
- Flower colour: Dark pink
- Foliage: Finely divided, glossy dark green with bronze-red tinge
- Flowering period: Midsummer
- Ultimate height: 0.5–1 metres (approx. 50cm)
- Ultimate spread: 0.1–0.5 metres
- Time to maturity: 2–5 years
- Position: Partial shade
- Aspect: East-facing, North-facing, or West-facing
- Exposure: Exposed or Sheltered
- Soil type: Clay or loam
- Soil moisture: Moist but well-drained, or poorly-drained
- Soil pH: Acid, alkaline, or neutral
- Hardiness: H7 – hardy in the severest European continental climates (below -20°C)
Care Tips
- Water regularly, especially during hot, dry spells
- Prefers rich, moist soil – ideal near ponds or in damp borders
- Mulch in spring to retain moisture and suppress weeds
- Deadhead to encourage a tidy appearance
- Divide every 3–4 years to maintain vigour and promote flowering
- Avoid dry, exposed positions – prefers cool, shaded environments
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