Astilbe japonica 'Red Sentinel'
Astilbe japonica 'Red Sentinel'
Astilbe japonica 'Red Sentinel'
Astilbe japonica 'Red Sentinel'
Astilbe japonica 'Red Sentinel'
Astilbe japonica 'Red Sentinel'
Astilbe japonica 'Red Sentinel'
Astilbe japonica 'Red Sentinel'
Astilbe japonica Red Sentinel
Japanese Astilbe, False Spirea
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Description
Astilbe japonica 'Red Sentinel' is a mid-early flowering Japanese hybrid. From July, its scarlet red flowers gathered in short, well-branched and dense panicles will brighten up the surroundings of water features and shady areas of the garden. In a large pot kept fresh, it will thrive on the terrace. Its feathery panicles remain very attractive in cut flowers or in dried bouquets. The foliage takes on beautiful hues in autumn.
Astilbe japonica 'Red Sentinel' is a rhizomatous perennial plant, which, from spring, has a low and compact habit with deciduous, compound foliage that is dense and glossy, with dentate leaflets, dark green. It reaches a height of 60cm (24in) when in flower, and spreads to 30 to 40cm (12 to 16in). A long-lived plant, it belongs to the saxifrage family. It is one of the many hybrids whose type species is native to the Japanese archipelago.
Plant Astilbe japonica in moist to fresh, rich, neutral to acidic soil. This hybrid does not tolerate lack of water. The plant adapts well to clay soils, if they are healthy and well amended. Note that Astilbes do not tolerate being flooded in winter. Plant Astilbe japonica in partial shade or in a non-burning sunny location: in nature, these plants grow in humid undergrowth. Daily watering will be necessary in hot summers.
Astilbe japonica can easily be grown in pots, as an evaporating plant, in flower beds, as edging, as cut flowers and dried flowers. In undergrowth, to create a screen as a hedge, and of course in borders. Combine them with Hostas, Ferns (Athyrium filix-femina), Arums, Cape Fuchsia (Schizostylis coccinea) and Meadowsweet (Filipendula) or other wet soil perennials.
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Astilbe
japonica
Red Sentinel
Saxifragaceae
Japanese Astilbe, False Spirea
Cultivar or hybrid
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Planting and care
Astilbe japonica 'Red Sentinel' thrives primarily in partial shade. You can place it under mild sunlight, but avoid the hot midday hours. It is a trouble-free plant. Plant it in spring or autumn in a cool, moist, well-drained soil, rich in organic matter. It is a perennial that prefers fertile soils. You can place it in a marshy area. Do not place it in a limestone soil as it is susceptible to drying out. To plant your young plant, work the soil in a 20cm (8in) cube, crumble the soil well and place a base amendment such as dried blood or dehydrated horn at the bottom of the planting hole. Position your plant, removed from its pot, covering the top of the root ball with 3cm (1in) of soil. Then fill in and water generously to eliminate air pockets. In dry weather, water regularly for a few weeks to facilitate root development. Astilbe require very little maintenance. Keep the soil moist and add compost and fertilizer in spring. In winter, be careful of the flowers and young foliage, which can be damaged by spring frosts. After flowering, trim the flower stems to highlight the foliage. In November, cut the plants back to about 10cm (4in). Avoid working the soil near these plants, as the rootstocks develop on the surface. These plants are resistant to diseases and are rarely attacked by insects. Ignored by slugs, they can be susceptible to powdery mildew and fungal spots.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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