Astilbe Red | False Goats Beard

Astilbe Red, or False Goats Beard, is a moisture-loving pond plant that produces bright red plumed flowers. False Goats Beard grows better in shaded areas and must be kept moist. Trim back dead foliage in Autumn. Astilbe is often grown for decoration around ponds and is very hardy.

Where do you plant moisture loving pond plants?
Moisture loving pond plants, such as the Astilbe Red, False Goats Beard, are suited for planting in damp areas at the side of your garden pond alongside pond plants that can tolerate drier conditions. Broad-leaved moisture loving pond plants are ideal for providing a moist area with cover for frogs, toads and other pond wildlife.

For a guide to planting and maintaining moisture loving pond plants please click here.

Features
Height: 60-80cm
Growth Rate: Medium
Flowers: June to August
Flower Colour: Pink
Position: Full sun to part shade

Please note: photo is for illustrative purposes and depending on time of year and growth rate may not reflect exactly what you receive. Pond Plants are shipped directly from the grower and are subject to a one-off 5.99 delivery surcharge regardless or order size/value. Please allow 3-10 working days for delivery on average.