Astilbe x 'Kwell'
False Goat's Beard
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False Goat's Beard (Astilbe x 'Kwell') - Description
Attractive plumes of deep pink with red stems and fern-like foliage define this excellent, shade loving plant! Astilbe 'Kwell's' lacy, fern-like foliage and feathery plumes will bring an air of elegance and grace to your garden. New foliage is often bronze tinged, becoming green as it matures. Rising above the foliage, the flowers are ready made for use in fresh and dried arrangements. This Astilbe works best in mass plantings to get top visual effect. They will grow to 2' high and should be spaced about 18" apart.
False Goat's Beard (Astilbe x 'Kwell') - Blooming
Bloom time depends largely on variety of plant.
False Goat's Beard (Astilbe x 'Kwell') - Growth
Hot dry summers will cause damage to the plant.
False Goat's Beard (Astilbe x 'Kwell') - Planting
Astilbes will be available more often than not as small container plants. At this stage they can be planted at any time from spring to late summer. If you get your hands on some bare root crowns or stems, plant them with the roots facing down in early spring.
False Goat's Beard (Astilbe x 'Kwell') - Pest
Prone to powdery mildew and bacterial leaf spots.
False Goat's Beard (Astilbe x 'Kwell') - Interesting facts
Astilbes are known for their airy plume like inflorescences and for their relatively long bloom periods. Bloom colors come in white, pink and red.
False Goat's Beard (Astilbe x 'Kwell') - Soil and irrigation
Many Astilbes grow best in always wet, boggy soils.
