Make a shady or damp area as flashy as a flamingo with Astilbe ‘Dunes Revolution’. Flaunting a fantastic floral fanfare of feathery pink plumes in summer above lush, attractive foliage, it fairly quickly grows into a fine specimen which will bring colour and texture to borders and containers in the cooler areas of the garden. Its hard to resist brushing a hand through the fluffy flowers of Astilbe, also known as false goats beard, so theres a little satisfaction in sensory appeal too! The vibrant colour of the flowers brings a tropical tone to the garden, but despite its summer vibes, Astilbe ‘Dunes Revolution’ is a fully hardy perennial that wont be bothered by winter weather outdoors.
Being a combination of beautiful and virtually self-sufficient makes Astilbe ‘Dunes Revolution’ a really useful plant and dependable asset in the garden. Astilbes dont really mind if theyre grown in sun or shade, as long as the soil doesnt completely dry out in summer. The flowers tend to keep their vivid colour for longer when theyre out of direct sunlight. If youre planting up an area which is shady or with damp/water retentive soil, you could create a colourful combination with Astilbe ‘Dunes Revolution’ and other low-maintenance perennials which enjoy similar conditions, such as thalictrum, ferns and actaea.
