Berrybank Nursery, 5 Boggs Holdings, Pencaitland, East Lothian, EH34 5BA
Astilbe chinensis var. taquetii 'Purpurlanze'

Astilbe chinensis var. taquetii 'Purpurlanze'

Synonym(s): Astilbe chinensis 'Purpurkerze' Common Name: 'False goat's beard'

Dense spikes of striking purplish-red flowers on stiff upright stems with divided, mid-green leaves. Aug-Sep. H120cm S90cm.

£14.00

Sale Price: £11.20

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Care Instructions

Grow in moist, fertile, humus-rich soil in full sun or partial shade.Tolerates drier conditions than other varieties. Divide every few years to maintain vigour. This variety is often used in new prairie planting schemes. Leave the spent flower spikes on to give structure to the autumn garden.   

  • Herbaceous Perennials
  • Good for low allergen gardens
  • Good for partial shade
  • Good for sun
  • Good for boggy soil
  • Good for clay
  • Purple flowers
  • Good for autumn
  • Good for summer
  • 90cm to 1.2m
  • Sale 20
Plant No: 343

About Us

Macplants have been growing top-quality perennials and alpines in East Lothian since 1979. We specialise in hardy perennials and grow one of the UK's widest ranges. Of particular note are our collections of Himalayan Blue Poppies (Meconopsis), autumn Gentians, Sanguisorbas, Hostas plus over 50 varieties of perennial Geraniums. 

Our Contacts

Berrybank Nursery,
5 Boggs Holdings,
Pencaitland
East Lothian
EH34 5BA

01875 592871