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Common Name: Astilbe
Plant Type: Perennial
Exposure: Sun or Shade
Hardiness Zone: 4-9
Bloom Color: Red
Bloom Time: Summer
Garden Height: 20-24 Inches
Garden Spread: 12-18 Inches
Size Category: Mid: 16 to 36 Inches
Deer Resistant: Yes
Pot Size: 5.25 Inch Square Pot
$18.99

Astilbe japonica 'Red Sentinel'

$18.99

Pot Size: 5.25 Inch Square Pot

  • Bright raspberry-red plumes in summer
  • Ferny foliage is a nice contrast to broad-leaf plants
  • Sturdy stems make these great for vase arrangements

Astilbe japonica 'Red Sentinel' has loads of vivacious scarlet-red flowers that bloom in early to mid-summer. The foliage is glossy green and will often be tinged with red. These make an excellent display on a border or planted in masses in the landscape.

Uses: Bogs, Borders, Containers, Cottage Gardens, Edging, Flower Beds, Mass Planting, Landscapes, Rain Gardens, Woodland Gardens
Critter Resistance: Deer, Rabbits
Nature Attraction: Bees, Butterflies
Notable Features: Fragrant, Cut Flower, Long Blooming, Black Walnut Resistant
Growth Habit: Upright

Homeowner Growing Tips: Grow in shade or part sun. Amend the soil with compost upon planting; apply mulch and provide supplemental water as needed. Fertilize regularly. Cut down in spring.

Photos courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc