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common astilboides

Astilboides tabularis

Genus: Astilboides
Family: Saxifragaceae

About this plant

A vigorous perennial to 1.5m in height, with rounded leaves to 100cm across, and small cream flowers

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Soil

Loam

pH

AcidAlkalineNeutral

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Moisture

Poorly DrainedMoist But Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in cool, moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade

Pruning

Cut back after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in a cold frame in autumn or by division in spring

Pests

Slugs may attack resting buds

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverWildflower Meadow

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years