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goat's beard 'Sparkles'

Aruncus 'Sparkles'

Low Maintenance

Genus: Aruncus
Family: Rosaceae

About this plant

'Sparkles' is a herbaceous perennial 40-50cm high with a compact habit, pinnate green leaves which turn bright orange-yellow in autumn, and creamy white flowers from early summer to midsummer

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadeFull SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Acid

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest FacingNorth FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist, fertile soil, preferably in partial shade, but may also grow in sun or full shade

Pruning

No pruning required except cutting back after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by division in early spring or autumn

Pests

Generally pest-free but may be affected by blackfly (black aphids) and aruncus sawfly larvae

Diseases

Generally disease-free but may be affected by powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround Cover

Planting Places

IndoorOutdoor

Season of Interest

AutumnSpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years