Astilbe x arendsii | Cattleya Addenbrooke Avoid scrubbing

Avoid scrubbing

An excellent cut flower - the heads after the petals drop are also very pretty to use in floral work

Ours flowers on right into winter

Suitable for rockeries

Aquilegias prefer a full sun or dappled shady spot but will tolerate deeper shade if the ground is kept moist but not soaked

Astilbe x arendsii | Cattleya Addenbrooke Avoid scrubbingAstilbe x arendsii 'Cattleya is a lovely tall variety which blooms in large panicles of bright orchid pink flowers on sturdy upright stems, growing up to 1 metre tall, and rising above its foliage which is tinged with red as it emerges, but matures to dark green. Grows in dappled shade or full shade and blooms from mid summer to early autumn. Plant with plenty of compost and add mulch in spring to keep the soil around moist and the plant happy. Great