Astilbe ‘Spotlight’ Plant – 3Ltr Pot

Introduction Astilbe ‘Spotlight’ is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial admired for its striking combination of dark green, bronze-flushed foliage and upright plumes of soft pink flowers. This midsummer bloomer is perfect for adding elegance and texture to damp, shaded areas in your garden. Key Features Upright plumes of delicate pale pink flowers Bronze-tinged, dark green foliage with toothed edges Dark red stems provide attractive contrast Ideal for shady borders, woodland planting, or pond edges Long flowering period in midsummer Hardy to H7 extremely cold-tolerant Attracts pollinators and makes an excellent cut flower Product Description With a tidy, upright form reaching around 60cm,Astilbe ‘Spotlight’ brings reliable structure and softness to shaded or damp spots in the garden. Its finely divided leaves emerge with a bronze flush and mature to deep green, carried on dark red stems that stand out beautifully against the frothy soft pink blooms. Blooming in midsummer, its feather-like plumes provide height and airiness, while its robust clumping habit makes it an excellent choice for borders, containers, and wildlife-friendly planting schemes. Specifications Plant name: Astilbe ‘Spotlight’ Type: Clump-forming herbaceous perennial Pot size: 3Ltr Flower colour: Pale pink Foliage: Bronze-flushed dark green, deeply toothed Stems: Dark red Flowering period: Midsummer Ultimate height: 0.51 metres (approx. 60cm) Ultimate spread: 0.51 metres Time to maturity: 25 years Position: Partial shade or full sun Aspect: East-facing, West-facing, or North-facing Exposure: Sheltered Soil type: Clay or loam Soil moisture: Moist but well-drained or poorly-drained Soil pH: Acid, neutral, or alkaline Hardiness: H7 hardy in the severest European continental climates (below -20C) Care Tips Water regularly to maintain moist soil, especially in hot spells Apply a generous layer of mulch to conserve moisture and enrich soil Tolerates sun if soil remains consistently damp Deadhead after flowering to maintain a neat appearance Divide clumps every 34 years in spring or autumn to rejuvenate growth Ideal for damp shade, bog gardens, or borders near water features