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Astilbe 'Purple Rain' Plant - 3Ltr Pot

£1199
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Astilbe 'Purple Rain' is a striking clump-forming perennial that adds vibrant colour and texture to shaded borders and damp garden areas. With dense lilac-pink to magenta flower plumes, it creates a bold midsummer display that brightens even the shadiest corners.


Key Features

  • Dense flower plumes in rich lilac pink and magenta shades
  • Ideal for shady borders and moisture-retentive soil
  • Elegant divided foliage with toothed green leaves
  • Long-lasting colour in midsummer
  • Great for cutting or leaving for late-season interest
  • Hardy perennial suited to UK climates

Product Description

Astilbe 'Purple Rain' brings a bold and refined look to shaded areas of the garden with its vibrant floral plumes and attractive foliage. This clump-forming herbaceous perennial grows up to 60cm tall and forms a lush mound of divided green leaves, creating the perfect backdrop for its dense, conical flower spikes.

Blooming in midsummer, the deep lilac-pink and magenta flowers make an eye-catching feature in beds, borders, or woodland planting schemes. Astilbe thrives in moist or poorly drained soil, making it an excellent choice for boggy or damp sites. Combine with ferns and hostas for a naturalistic, shade-loving display.


Specifications

  • Plant name: Astilbe 'Purple Rain'
  • Type: Herbaceous perennial
  • Pot size: 3Ltr
  • Flower colour: Lilac pink to magenta
  • Flowering period: Midsummer
  • Foliage: Divided green leaves with toothed edges
  • Ultimate height: 0.5–1 metres (approx. 60cm)
  • Ultimate spread: 0.5–1 metres
  • Time to maturity: 2–5 years
  • Position: Partial shade
  • Aspect: East-facing, West-facing, or North-facing
  • Exposure: Exposed or Sheltered
  • Soil type: Clay or loam
  • Soil moisture: Moist but well-drained or poorly drained
  • Soil pH: Acidic, neutral, or alkaline
  • Hardiness: H7 – hardy in the severest European continental climates (below -20°C)

Care Tips

  • Plant in moist, fertile soil with good organic content
  • Keep well-watered during dry periods to prevent leaf scorch
  • Mulch annually to help retain moisture and suppress weeds
  • Remove faded flowers for tidiness or leave for winter interest
  • Divide congested clumps every few years to maintain vigour
  • Best grown in partial shade, but tolerates morning sun if soil stays moist

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