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    Astilbe japonica 'Montgomery'

    Also Known As

    • Montgomery False Spiraea

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 12"-24"
    • W: 12"-24"

    planting zones

    • 3a-9b

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    Astilbe japonica 'Montgomery' plant details

    Astilbe japonica 'Montgomery' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer 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 average, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Astilbe japonica 'Montgomery'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: saxifragaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
    Flowers: red blooms in summer
    Uses: panicles

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Astilbe japonica 'Montgomery'

    USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    One of the best red varieties, ‘Montgomery’ makes a fine part sun to shade plant with its textured foliage and bold flowers.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Gardening facts about Astilbe japonica 'Montgomery' plant

    How to Grow Astilbe japonica 'Montgomery'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 18"-24"

    Width: 24"-36"

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    • even moisture - regular
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    Zones

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    Height: 18"-40"

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    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 7"-10"

    Width: 7"-10"

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Plant Type

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    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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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    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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