Astilbe 'Montgomery' is a stunning perennial that transforms shaded garden spaces with its vibrant magenta-red plumes. Rising dramatically on dark red stems above fern-like foliage, this exceptional variety brings rich color and texture to landscapes where many flowering plants struggle. Perfect for professional landscapers and garden centers seeking reliable performers for shade gardens, Montgomery delivers season after season with minimal maintenance.
Distinctive Features and Benefits
This medium-sized Astilbe variety offers numerous advantages for your commercial and residential landscape projects:
- Striking cherry-red triangular flower plumes that create dramatic vertical interest
- Attractive bronze-red foliage in spring that matures to glossy dark green
- Compact growth habit reaching 20-24 inches in height and width
- Excellent deer and rabbit resistance, reducing maintenance concerns
- Butterfly and hummingbird attraction, enhancing garden biodiversity
- Versatile application in shade gardens, woodland settings, and containers
- Valuable as both landscape specimen and cut flower
Montgomery's combination of vibrant color and adaptability to challenging light conditions makes it an essential component of any shade garden portfolio.
Planting and Growing Information
Plant Astilbe Montgomery in partial to full shade locations with consistently moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. This hardy perennial thrives in zones 3-8, making it suitable for most North American landscapes. Early to mid-summer flowering provides reliable color when many spring bloomers have faded. For optimal performance, maintain even soil moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply balanced fertilizer in early spring.
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Enhance your inventory with our premium Astilbe Montgomery bare root plants, available in convenient packs of 25. These professional-grade specimens are ready for spring shipping and will quickly establish in your growing operations or client installations. As a trusted wholesale supplier since 1925, DeVroomen delivers consistent quality that ensures your success. Contact our team today to secure your stock of this exceptional shade perennial for your upcoming landscape projects.
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EAN code0902
- CatalogWholesale Growers
- Singular UnitBare Root
- Bloom Height24" / 60 cm
- Light RequirementsShade, Partial Shade
- Bloom TimeBlooms early season
- Size2/3
- Packaged in25
- Zone3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
- UsesCut Flower Deer Resistant
- Shipping Time FrameSpring