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A big, bold, foliage plant to make a dramatic statement, Astilboides tabularis is an unusual beauty, that creates true, tropical-like, magnificence for your moist, shaded area. Large, scalloped, lily-pad-like leaves up to 90cm across, with ruffled edges and prominent veins are held on strong stalks, being round, they look almost umbrella-like. Grown with the correct conditions, a handsome clump will form in a few years, making a spectacular display. In June and July, large flowerheads of creamy-white, Astilbe-like flowers are held in inflorences up to 25cm long on tall 1m stems, which are excellent cut for your home, lasting well in a vase. Previously known as Rodgersia, Astilboides actually means ‘looks like an astilbe’, it prefers moist soil in full or part shade and would make a wonderful waterside focal point beside a stream or pond. Growing to a height and spread of approximately 1.2m, it is a fully hardy perennial to be enjoyed for years to come, grown outside all year round without the need for any winter protection.
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Key Information
| Latin Name | Astilboides Tabularis P9 |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Common astilboides |
| Hardiness | H6 (-15 to -20°C) |
| Colour | White |
| Type | Perennial |
| Format | 9cm Pots |
| Position | Full-Shade, Part-Shade, Part-Sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height in Maturity (m) | 1.20 m |
| Spread in Maturity (m) | 1.20 |
| Soil Conditions | Loam |
| Soil Acidity | Acid Alkaline Neutral |
| Aspect | East-facing, South-facing, West-facing |
| Good for pots | Yes |
| Good for Ponds | Yes |
| Good for wildlife | Yes |
| Good for pollinators | Yes |
| Good for cutting | Yes |
