false goat's beard

How to Grow and Care for false goat's beard

false goat's beard · Astilbe biternata

Grow in moist but well-drained or boggy soil in dappled shade, or in indirect sun where the soil remains moisture-retentive in summer. Drought intolerant, may be damaged in hot sun. Good for waterside planting. See Astilbe cultivation

Watering: Keep soil consistently moist to wet, never allowing roots to drySunlight: Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing false goat's beard

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleKeep soil consistently moist to wet, never allowing roots to dry
Sunlight requirementsPartial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeLoam
Soil pHAcid · Neutral · Alkaline
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Poorly drained
FertilizingLight balanced feed in spring and early summer growth
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Grow in moist but well-drained or boggy soil in dappled shade, or in indirect sun where the soil remains moisture-retentive in summer. Drought intolerant, may be damaged in hot sun. Good for waterside planting. See Astilbe cultivation

How to Water false goat's beard?

Keep soil consistently moist to wet, never allowing roots to dry

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for false goat's beard?

Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for false goat's beard?

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What Soil Is Best for false goat's beard?

Soil type
Loam
Soil pH
Acid · Neutral · Alkaline
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for false goat's beard?

Moist but well drained · Poorly drained

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How to Fertilize false goat's beard?

Light balanced feed in spring and early summer growth

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How to Prune false goat's beard?

Flowering stems may be cut back when flowers fade, or left standing for winter interest

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How to Propagate false goat's beard?

Propagate by division in winter or early spring; replant immediately or pot up to plant out in spring when re-established

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How to Transplant false goat's beard?

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How to Care for false goat's beard in Winter?

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How to Plant false goat's beard?

Grow in moist but well-drained or boggy soil in dappled shade, or in indirect sun where the soil remains moisture-retentive in summer. Drought intolerant, may be damaged in hot sun. Good for waterside planting. See Astilbe cultivation

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How to Repot false goat's beard?

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How to Harvest false goat's beard?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to leaf spot and Powdery mildews

Pests

May be susceptible to vine weevil

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The Toxicity of false goat's beard

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Attributes of false goat's beard

Plant typeBogs · Herbaceous Perennial
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClump forming
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Scientific Classification

Species
Astilbe biternata
Genus
Astilbe
Family
Saxifragaceae
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