With its upright habit of growth, it is best suited for use as a 'thriller' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination plant it near the center of the pot, surrounded by smaller plants and those that spill over the edges. It can be propagated by division however, as a cultivated variety, be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation.Īmethyst Astilbe is a fine choice for the garden, but it is also a good selection for planting in outdoor pots and containers. This particular variety is an interspecific hybrid. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone over the growing season to conserve soil moisture. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution, and will benefit from being planted in a relatively sheltered location. It is very fussy about its soil conditions and must have rich, acidic soils to ensure success, and is subject to chlorosis (yellowing) of the foliage in alkaline soils. It requires an evenly moist well-drained soil for optimal growth. This plant does best in partial shade to shade. Be careful not to disturb the crown in late winter when it may not be readily seen! As an herbaceous perennial, this plant will usually die back to the crown each winter, and will regrow from the base each spring. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years. Its foliage tends to remain dense right to the ground, not requiring facer plants in front.
When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant, individual plants should be spaced approximately 18 inches apart. It has no significant negative characteristics.Īmethyst Astilbe is recommended for the following landscape applications Īmethyst Astilbe will grow to be about 24 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 24 inches. It is a good choice for attracting butterflies to your yard, but is not particularly attractive to deer who tend to leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. This is a relatively low maintenance plant, and is best cleaned up in early spring before it resumes active growth for the season. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other garden plants with less refined foliage. Its deeply cut ferny compound leaves remain dark green in color throughout the season.Īmethyst Astilbe is an herbaceous perennial with an upright spreading habit of growth.
This particular variety is an interspecific hybrid.Lovely lilac-mauve colored plumes rising above lacy delicate leaves perfect in a shady spot with dappled light prefers moisture so water regularly for abundant flowers and nice foliageĪmethyst Astilbe has masses of beautiful plumes of lilac purple flowers at the ends of the stems from early to mid summer, which are most effective when planted in groupings. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water.
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This shrub should only be grown in full sunlight. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 20 years. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front, and is suitable for planting under power lines. Royal Amethyst Rose will grow to be about 5 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 3 feet. Royal Amethyst Rose is recommended for the following landscape applications Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration This is a high maintenance shrub that will require regular care and upkeep, and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition. Royal Amethyst Rose is a multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with an upright spreading habit of growth. The fruits are showy red hips displayed from early to late fall. The glossy oval compound leaves do not develop any appreciable fall color. Royal Amethyst Rose is bathed in stunning fragrant plum purple flowers at the ends of the branches from late spring to early fall. Highly fragrant and velvety plum-purple blooms crown this lovely hybrid tea rose shrub it is very vigorous and cooler temperatures brings out even larger flowers a rare color in roses indeed
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