Astilbe (J) 'Washington'
False Goatsbeard
The Astilbe japonica 'Washington' is a Astilbe variety, with pure white blossoms, that appears in the early summer. These plants are rabbit resistant, and attractive to many different butterflies.
Astilbe are an excellent plant for cottage garden borders, or can be grown in containers for more summer colours. Ensure its soil is moist at all times. He has a height and spread of approximately 50cm.
↕ 50 cm
❄ -25 °C
☀ sun, half shade, shade
Flowering period
jan
feb
Mar
apr
may
jun
jul
aug
sep
oct
nov
dec
Planting period
jan
feb
Mar
apr
may
jun
jul
aug
sep
oct
nov
dec
Ideal (Sep–Jan)
Possible (until May)
Not recommended
Characteristics
Botanical
| Genus | Astilbe |
| Species | (J) |
| Cultivar | 'Washington' |
Flowering
| Flowering period | june, july |
| Colour (flower) | white |
Foliage
| Evergreen | no |
| Colour (foliage) | green |
Growth habit
| Height | 50 cm |
Location
| Winter hardiness | -25 °C |
| Soil type | neutral |
| Location | sun, half shade, shade |
| Soil moisture | moist, normal |
Use
| Type (use) | solitary, in group |