Astilbe 'To Have and To Hold' Plant - 3Ltr Pot
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Astilbe 'To Have and To Hold' Plant - 3Ltr Pot
Astilbe 'To Have and To Hold' is a striking clump-forming perennial that brings both texture and colour to shady garden spots. With its finely divided green foliage and rich dark purplish-pink plumes, it’s a bold and beautiful choice for summer displays.
Key Features
- Feathery plumes of deep purplish-pink flowers in summer
- Lush, finely dissected foliage provides texture and ground cover
- Perfect for shaded borders, woodlands or moisture-retentive areas
- Hardy to below -20°C (H7) – excellent for colder regions
- Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies
- Low maintenance and reliable perennial
Product Description
Astilbe 'To Have and To Hold' is a shade-loving perennial that forms elegant clumps of dark green, fern-like foliage, topped in summer with dense plumes of dark purplish-pink flowers. The fluffy flower heads rise above the foliage on sturdy stems, creating height and movement in shaded beds or alongside ponds.
Well suited to moist or even poorly-drained soils, this variety thrives in partially shaded spots, making it ideal for woodland gardens, damp borders, and shaded container displays. Its upright form adds structure and contrast to areas where other flowering plants may struggle.
Astilbe is known for its resilience and reliability, returning each year with a spectacular floral display. A great addition for those looking to fill shadier areas with long-lasting summer colour.
Specifications
- Plant name: Astilbe 'To Have and To Hold'
- Common name: False Goat’s Beard
- Type: Clump-forming herbaceous perennial
- Pot size: 3Ltr
- Flower colour: Dark purplish-pink
- Flower type: Feathery plumes
- Flowering period: Summer
- Foliage: Finely dissected dark green
- Ultimate height: 0.5–1 metres
- 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: 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, humus-rich soil; avoid letting it dry out
- Best grown in partial shade for lush foliage and strong blooms
- Mulch annually to retain moisture and suppress weeds
- Deadhead spent flowers to tidy appearance, or leave for winter interest
- Divide clumps every few years in spring to rejuvenate growth
- Combines beautifully with hostas, ferns, and other shade-loving perennials
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