Thompson & Morgan Astilbe Look at Me 3 Bare Roots

Turn any dark, damp corner of the garden into a focal point with this stunning Astilbe. The bubble-gum pink flower plumes and vivid ruby-red stems of Astilbe 'Look At Me' virtually shout for your attention. This easy-grow perennial will thrive in soil too wet for many garden plants, but you don't have to tuck it out of site. This star hardy perennial is also a top performer in patio pots when kept shaded and well-watered. It has even been voted Best New Plant when launched to the industry at the 2013 European Plantarium trade fair. Plant false goatsbeard in rich fertile soil that remains permanently moist, even in the height of summer. A boggy soil next to a pond or stream is ideal, in sun or dappled shade. On drier soils, incorporate plenty of well-rotted manure or compost prior to planting and choose a shaded position. Water regularly during hot, dry periods to prevent the soil from drying out. Divide over-crowded clumps in spring when necessary, to increase their longevity. Apply a mulch around the base of the plant in spring to conserve moisture in the soil. Position: Sun, Shade or Partial Shade Height: Up to 45cm Spread: Up to 50cm Supplied as 3 x or 6 x Astilbe bare roots (in dormancy) Plants supplied as bare roots:Your plants will have a strong root system, planting at this time of year is ideal and will give the plants time to become established. Roots must be protected to ensure no drying out. If soil conditions are frozen or water logged preventing planting, you can place bare roots in a pot large enough to hold the roots in moist, soil-free compost until conditions improve. Images shown are for guidance only of the expected results from plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary results. Image may be included for illustration of supply, but can vary due to seasonality changes and may not be the exact variety. Features: Astilbe ‘Look at me’ also known as false goatsbeard, is a deciduous, hardy perennial that is perfect for areas where little else will grow. They thrive in some of the harshest areas of the garden and particularly like wet soils Decorative Displays: Beautiful plumes of bubble-gum pink flowers and vivid red stems will create colour in your gardens from June through to September Easy To Care For: Perfect for novice or experienced gardeners as well as winning Best New Plant at the 2013 European Plantarium Trade Fair. This variety is versatile and a real crowd pleaser Bare Root; supplied as 3 x or 6 x Astilbe ‘Look at Me’ bare roots (supplied in dormancy) Specifications: Model Number: 62538