Astilbe 'Red Sentinel'
RED SENTINEL ASTILBE
Saxifragaceae

 
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Plant type: herbaceous rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 3-10

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist to usually boggy

Soil: enriched soil, clay, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
1m
Plant habit
 
0.6m

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Pruning: Remove spent flower stems & leaves to their base as they form or leave until early spring for protection in harsh winter areas.

 
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Astilbe 'Red Sentinel'
RED SENTINEL ASTILBE
Saxifragaceae

 

  Plant type: herbaceous rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 3-10

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist to usually boggy

Soil: enriched soil, clay, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
1m
Plant habit
 
0.6m

FEATURES

Flowers: red

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Leaves: dark green


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits oriental & cottage designs

Uses: mass planting, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: deer resistant, rabbit resistant






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