{"product_id":"astilbe-erica-_arendsii_","title":"Astilbe 'Erica' (× _arendsii_)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePick-up in store only - this item is too tall to post.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTall stems bear frothy pale pink plumes of flower in mid-summer, above  a clump of fern like foliage. The leaves emerge with a red\/bronze hue in spring and mature to a deep glossy green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeally suited to well drained consistently moist or boggy soil and dappled shade. With enough moisture A.’Erica’ will tolerate more sun.  Plant alongside streams or ponds or within a shady bog garden. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pale pink blooms make excellent cut flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLoved by bees and particularly butterflies,\u003cem\u003e Astilbes\u003c\/em\u003e make a great addition to a wildlife garden. Faded stems can be left overwinter to provide both late season interest and cover for wildlife. Cut back to ground level in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDivide every four or five years to maintain vigour and maximise the amount of showy flower stems produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight x Spread: 100cm x 100cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardys Cottage Garden Plants","offers":[{"title":"3 Litre","offer_id":53398413312342,"sku":null,"price":14.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/hardysplants.co.uk\/products\/astilbe-erica-_arendsii_","provider":"Hardy's Cottage Garden Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}