Astilbe japonica 'Red Sentinel'
False Spirea
Photo courtesy of Ball Seeds
- Vibrant scarlet red plumes
- Lacy, medium green foliage
- Mahoghany red stems
- Blooms late spring-early summer
Border or Bed
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Dried Flower/ Foliage
Fragrant
Low Maintenance
Mass Planting
Interesting Notes about False Spirea:
short species with narrow, sharply toothed, glossy, dark green foliage and pyramidal shaped plumes
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers a rich, moist, acid soil in part shade
Perfect for shady moist spots in your garden
Height: 20-24 in
Spread: 20-22 in
Spacing: 20-24 in
Price Level 1: $10.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Red
Zone: 3-8
Price Level 2: 4 for $40~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Fragrant
- Border or Bed
- Dried Flower/ Foliage
- Focal Point
- Container
- Low Maintenance
- Mass Planting
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
Exposure:
- Partial Sun
- Full Shade
Habit:
- Mounding
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained