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Astilbe arendsii Ellie

Astilbe x arendsii Ellie
Arendsii Astilbe, False Goat's Beard, False Spirea

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A beautiful variety with open and wide elegant, white plumes and finely cut, dark green foliage. Early flowering from June. It forms a compact clump and can be planted in a small bed, along the border, or potentially in a pot if well-watered. Essential in garden areas where the soil is consistently moist, in partial shade.
Flower size
25 cm
Height at maturity
50 cm
Spread at maturity
50 cm
Exposure
Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -34°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil, Damp soil
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Best planting time October to November
Recommended planting time February to March, October to December
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Flowering time June to July
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Description

'Astilbe arendsii 'Ellie' is a compact, early-flowering variety of astilbe, boasting a vaporous flowering with open and wide, pure white plumes. These fragrant, dense plumes rise above elegant, dark green, finely cut foliage. This perennial thrives in partial shade and moist soil, making it particularly suitable for decorating banks and heavy soils that never dry out.

Astilbe 'Ellie' is a recent horticultural creation. It is a herbaceous perennial plant belonging to the Saxifragaceae family. It is a very hardy variety with a compact growth habit and reaches approximately 40 to 60 cm in height when in flower, with a similar spread. It is best planted in borders, surrounded by shade-loving companions such as ferns and Hostas. This rhizomatous plant is deciduous, with its vegetation emerging in spring and drying out in autumn. 'Ellie' astilbe forms an upright clump of stems covered in compound, dark green leaves that are deeply cut and toothed. Flowering occurs in June and July, in the form of feathery, delicate, arching inflorescences composed of a multitude of small flowers that change from a very pale greenish-yellow to almost pure white when fully open.

Astilbes bring life to shaded paths or the edge of ponds with their distinguished foliage and elegant and contrasting flowering. In borders and edging, 'Ellie' pairs well with Hostas, Ferns, Solomon's Seals, Corydalis, and Tiarelles. Due to its compact size, it can also be grown in large pots, in partial shade, provided that watering is well-maintained. At the end of the season, let the inflorescences dry in place or remove some spikes to complement large dried bouquets in autumn. The flowers are beautiful in floral arrangements and dried bouquets.

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Astilbe arendsii Ellie (Flowering) Flowering
Astilbe arendsii Ellie (Foliage) Foliage
Astilbe arendsii Ellie (Plant habit) Plant habit

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time June to July
Flower size 25 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour dark green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 50 cm
Spread at maturity 50 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Astilbe

Species

x arendsii

Cultivar

Ellie

Family

Saxifragaceae

Other common names

Arendsii Astilbe, False Goat's Beard, False Spirea

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference20375

Planting and care

Astilbe thrives in partial shade and rich soils that remain moist, even marshy and waterlogged in summer. You can plant it in gentle sunlight, but avoid the mid-day sun. Plant in spring or autumn in soil rich in organic matter and make sure it never runs out of water from spring until the end of summer. Avoid soils that are too chalky.

To plant, work the soil well to a depth of 20 cm (8in) and add a base fertiliser at the bottom of the planting hole. Remove your plant from its pot and place it in position, cover the top of the root ball with 3 cm (1in) of soil. Then fill in and water generously to eliminate air pockets. In dry weather, water regularly for a few weeks to aid rooting. Astilbe requires very little maintenance, just keep the soil moist and add compost and fertiliser in spring. In winter, flowers and young foliage may be damaged by spring frosts. After flowering, cut the stems to highlight the foliage. In November, cut the plants back to about 10 cm (4in). Avoid digging near these plants, as the roots develop near the surface. These plants are resistant to diseases and rarely attacked by insects. They are unaffected by slugs but can be prone to powdery mildew and spots caused by various fungal diseases.

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Planting period

Best planting time October to November
Recommended planting time February to March, October to December

Intended location

Suitable for Woodland edge, Pond edge
Type of use Border
Hardiness Hardy down to -34°C (USDA zone 4) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Partial shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, Damp soil, clayey

Care

Pruning instructions After the end of the flowering, cut the faded stems to highlight the foliage. In November, cut back the young plants to about 10 cm (4in). Avoid digging near these plants, as the rootstocks develop on the surface.
Pruning Pruning recommended twice a year
Pruning time August, November
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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