Unpack bare roots or rhizomes on arrival and plant them within a week. Until then, keep them somewhere cool and ensure the roots remain slightly moist, never wet.
Out of season
The thumping rhythm of Astilbe 'Red Drumset' will keep the shady, cool, areas of the garden alive and kicking through the summer months with its fluffy, fun red flowerheads. These blooms positively hum with vibrancy and that is exactly what is needed in the more dimly-lit spots, transforming what could be a boring patch of nothing into a tranquil, colourful corner. A hardy perennial for shade or damp soil, you can rely on Astilbe 'Red Drumset' to light up a tricky area with brilliant blooms and gorgeous greenery, and it will come back year after year for another buzzing display which just seems to get better every time.
You can look forward to low maintenance Astilbe 'Red Drumset' becoming a long-living feature in the garden which will reappear with fresh new growth every year. As the clump grows over the years, more flower stems will be produced until it’s reached full size, eventually filling a sizeable space of up to 80cm wide. Astilbes, also known as false goat’s beard, flower during the summer months, but it’s not just the flowers which perk up the patch. The leaves which emerge in spring and last through to autumn are also incredibly pretty. Grow Astilbe 'Red Drumset' in areas with damp soil, ideally in shade or partial shade. Combine with other astilbes, ferns, thalictrum or hostas for a sensational show in shade!
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Remove the packaging straight away, check the compost and water thoroughly if dry. Check the plant’s hardiness before placing it outdoors. Plant into a border or permanent container within a month, choosing the position recommended for the variety. Keep the top of the root ball level with the surrounding soil, firm gently and water well.
Soak the roots in water for three to six hours immediately before planting. Keep any crown, buds or emerging shoots above the water where possible.
Pot most bare roots into 15–20cm pots filled with peat-free multipurpose compost. Large or depth-sensitive roots, including peonies, are often best planted directly into borders.
Arrange the roots naturally without bending them. Cover the roots completely, positioning the crown and buds at the depth recommended for that particular perennial.
Keep pots in a sheltered outdoor position and water whenever the compost begins to dry. Grow on until roots hold the compost together when lifted from the pot.
Plant into a suitable border or permanent container once well rooted. Add a label and water regularly throughout the first growing season while the perennial establishes.
- Botanical name
- Astilbe 'Red Drumset'
- Flower colour
- Red
- Established height
- 70cm-1m
- Established spread
- 30-50cm
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
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Upright
Clump-forming - Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- Green
- Mouse resistant
- No
- Plant size
- 2/3 eyes
- Plant spacing
- 5 plants per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- Yes
- Position
- Sheltered
- Rabbit resistant
- Yes
- Scented
- No
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
-
Damp
Free draining - Soil type
-
Loam
Clay
Loam-based compost - Suitable for
-
Large containers
Borders
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens - Sunlight
-
Full shade
Partial shade
Dappled shade - Toxicity
- No report
- Years to establish
- 2-3 years
Pollinator-friendly
Great for shade
RHS Recommended
Perennial
Fully hardy
Packed peat-free
Low maintenance
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