Astilbe x 'Radius'
False Goat's Beard
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False Goat's Beard (Astilbe x 'Radius') - Description
Astilbe 'Radius' is an outstanding new hybrid that starts showing off in the spring when the foliage emerges dark red and then matures to dark green. Astilbe 'Radius' blooms profusely in midsummer when the dark red flowers buds open to deep rose-red plumes that butterflies love. 'Radius' can be grown in full sun to full shade, and prefers a moist to boggy soil which does not dry out in the summer.
False Goat's Beard (Astilbe x 'Radius') - Blooming
Bloom time depends largely on variety of plant.
False Goat's Beard (Astilbe x 'Radius') - Growth
Hot dry summers will cause damage to the plant.
False Goat's Beard (Astilbe x 'Radius') - 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 'Radius') - Pest
Prone to powdery mildew and bacterial leaf spots.
False Goat's Beard (Astilbe x 'Radius') - 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 'Radius') - Soil and irrigation
Many Astilbes grow best in always wet, boggy soils.
