White Gloria Astilbe
Astilbe x arendsii 'White Gloria'
This early summer bloomer produces tall stems of creamy white plumes that stand out in shaded gardens, borders or containers; vigorous upright habit with low mounding deep green foliage; easy to grow, requiring little to no maintenance
Features and Growing Tips
Note: Each live plant is unique and may differ from the photo while maintaining its beauty. Plants come in a plastic pot; other items in images are not included.
Landscape Qualities
White Gloria Astilbe is an herbaceous perennial with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other garden plants with less refined foliage.
Ornamental Qualities
which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its ferny compound leaves remain emerald green in color throughout the season., White Gloria Astilbe has masses of beautiful plumes of creamy white flowers at the ends of the stems from early to mid summer
Planting and Growing
and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years. As an herbaceous perennial, and will regrow from the base each spring. Be careful not to disturb the crown in late winter when it may not be readily seen!, individual plants should be spaced approximately 18 inches apart. Its foliage tends to remain dense right to the ground, not requiring facer plants in front. It grows at a medium rate, this plant will usually die back to the crown each winter, White Gloria Astilbe will grow to be about 12 inches tall at maturity extending to 18 inches tall with the flowers, with a spread of 24 inches. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant
acidic soils to ensure success, and is subject to chlorosis (yellowing) of the foliage in alkaline soils. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution, as a cultivated variety, be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation., This plant does best in partial shade to shade. It requires an evenly moist well-drained soil for optimal growth. It is very fussy about its soil conditions and must have rich
Plant Facts
Prefers partial shade to shade
Deer Resistant
Keep moisture level moist
Mature Size 12"(18"withtheflowers)Hx24"W
Cutflower Favorite
Flowers are cream
Flowers from early to mid summer
Attracts butterflies
Zone 2b
Likes average to moist soil