Botanical name
Astilbe ‘Montgomery’
Other names
Astilbe ‘Montgomery’, Astilbe japonica ‘Montgomery’
Genus
Astilbe
Variety or Cultivar
‘Montgomery’ _ ‘Montgomery’ is an herbaceous perennial with dark-green divided leaves. Throughout summer, it bears plumes of rose-red flowers on dark stems.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect
Flower
Rose-Red in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Summer
HOW TO CARE
Watch out for
Specific diseases
Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
In cold areas, do not cut back until early spring. Old foliage may help to protect the plant from winter damage.
Propagation
Divide in late winter or early spring. Pot divisions under glass and plant out in late spring.
Propagation methods
Division
Astilbe ‘Montgomery’ (Astilbe ‘Montgomery’) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Bog garden, City, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Underplanting
Cultivation
Plant in moist, fertile, humus-rich soil in full sun or partial shade. Will not thrive in soils that dry out. Divide every three to four years to maintain vigour.
Soil type
Loamy
Soil drainage
Boggy damp conditions, Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
