Dense, tapering panicles of dark red flowers rise on red stems above the compact foliage of Astilbe Montgomery. Bronze-red spring growth matures to deep green, creating a layered display through early and midsummer.
This clump-forming perennial thrives in partial shade and evenly moist, humus-rich soil. Its fragrant flower plumes suit cottage, woodland, border, container, and waterside planting, and provide useful stems for cutting.
Never allow the root zone to dry out. Faded flower spikes can be removed after bloom or retained for autumn and winter interest before cutting them back in spring.