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    Astilbe 'Red Sentinel'

    Also Known As

    • Red Sentinel Astilbe

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 24"-30"
    • W: 18"-24"

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

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    Astilbe 'Red Sentinel' plant details

    Astilbe 'Red Sentinel' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring red flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, average, clay, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Astilbe 'Red Sentinel'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: saxifragaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 24 IN - 30 IN - tall
    Flowers: red blooms in spring
    Uses: cutting garden, panicles

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Astilbe 'Red Sentinel'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A classic that has stood the test of time, 'Red Sentinel' stands out as one of the best reds. ZONE 4

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Astilbe 'Red Sentinel' plant

    How to Grow Astilbe 'Red Sentinel'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • acidic
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Astilbe x arendsii 'Bumalda'

    aka Astilbe arendsii 'Bumalda', False Goat's Beard, False Spirea

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 18"-24"

    Width: 24"-36"

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Astilbe x arendsii 'Bumalda' flower, foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Astilbe chinensis var. taquetii

    aka Taquetii Chinese Astilbe

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-10a

    Size

    Height: 18"-40"

    Width: 12"-25"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Astilbe chinensis var. taquetii flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Astilbe x crispa 'Perkeo'

    aka Astilbe 'Perkio', Astilbe x crispa Peter Pan, Dwarf Astilbe, Perkeo Dwarf Astilbe, Perkeo False Spiraea

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 7"-10"

    Width: 7"-10"

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Astilbe x crispa 'Perkeo' flower, foliage by Far Reaches Farm
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    Astilbe grandis

    aka False Goat's Beard

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    5b-9b

    Size

    Height: 5'-7'

    Width: 3'-5'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Astilbe grandis foliage by Far Reaches Farm
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    Astilbe simplicifolia 'Hennie Graafland'

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 8"-16"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Astilbe simplicifolia 'Hennie Graafland' flower by Karl Gercens III
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