Astilbe | Thunbergii hybrid | Professor Van der Weilen Books hence its other name Jacobs

hence its other name Jacobs Ladder

Apart from the fact that it is drought tolerant once established

the plants do not like to be divided but as they self-sow

Apricot Courtier is another pretty upright grower with a sturdy stem and quite large pointed leaves with blooms are a lovely light bronze and slightly fragrant

A wonderful plant as a filler in the perennial garden with unique dark maroon-purple flowers

Astilbe | Thunbergii hybrid | Professor Van der Weilen Books hence its other name JacobsAstilbes are the mainstays of shade and woodland gardens. They are attractive clump forming perennials which have graceful, fern like leaves but the most beautiful part is the arching creamy plume like flower panicles that rise above the foliage on slender, red stained stems. Professor Van der Wielen flowers can reach up to 90cm and appear in late spring to early summer and make an excellent cut flower as well as drying to an attractive biscuit colour