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'Montgomery' Astilbe

PERENNIAL

Description

  • Fluffy dark magenta flowers bloom in midsummer.
  • Shade-loving perennial that requires moist soils.
  • Deer-resistant, pollinator-friendly, and low maintenance.
  • Zones 4-9, part sun to shade, 24" tall and 18" wide at maturity.
Zone 4-9
Light part sun/shade
short

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Plant Spacing

Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:

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Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:

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Description With dark magenta red flowers, 'Montgomery' astilbe ( Astilbe japonica ) adds a splash of color to part sun and shade gardens, right where it's needed the most. Fluffy plumes of flowers appear in midsummer, just a bit earlier than other astilbes. Its foliage continues to add interest from spring to fall. Emerging in spring, the leaves carry a bronze-red hue before turning a deep glossy green.

Astilbes pair perfectly with coral bells and hostas in shade gardens, where they attract pollinators and deter deer. While they can grow in full shade, they produce more blooms in light shade or filtered sun. While they're easy to grow, the key to success is keeping them moist (or even wet), especially in full sun. If you notice your plants are developing brown edges, it's time to crank up the sprinkler. Deadhead your plants for a tidy appearance, or skip sheering to enjoy textured spent flowers through winter! Details How To Grow

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Colorful Foliage For Shade Gardens

Don't waste another season on a dull shade garden! Whether they are the classic green and unique blues, or purples and red hues, these plants will give at least three seasons of color in your garden.

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R.K. (Illinois)

'Montgomery' Astilbe

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l.k. (South Carolina)
some blossomed

The plants arrived looking great, and I immediately put them in the garden and did the appropriate watering. As of now, only one has shown any chance of blooming with a single skinny flower emerging. As of now, none of the others have shown any chance of blooming.

We're sorry you're having trouble with your plants. Plants can often experience something calles transpant shock when they are not acclimated properly before being planted in the ground. After unboxing, we recommed plants be placed in a cool, shaded spot out of direct sunlight for 24-48 hours after unpacking them. This allows them a recovery and acclimation period before planting. Our customer service team would love to hear from you, so please contact us at claims@greatgardenplants.com with your order number and photos of the plants. All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee. We look forward to helping!

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C.C. (Nebraska)
Love It!

My plants arrived packaged carefully and in great condition. It’s taken a couple weeks, but all of the plants I ordered appear to be healthy and thriving! I’m so happy with how well the whole process went and look forward to ordering more plants next spring! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

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K.F. (Indiana)
Thriving

It's thriving and beautiful! I'm super happy with my purchase from Great Garden Plants!