Astilbe x arendsii | Cattleya Floret’s farm An evergreen perennial with bright

An evergreen perennial with bright green narrow sword-like foliage

but just as at home in the perennial border

in November and again in January to give around 4 stems per plant

If you have an area with poor soil

Ajuga reptans variegata "Burgundy Glow" makes a very attractive groundcover that is happy with average to medium moisture

Astilbe x arendsii | Cattleya Floret’s farm An evergreen perennial with brightAstilbe x arendsii 'Cattleya is a lovely tall variety which blooms in large panicles of bright orchid pink flowers on sturdy upright stems, growing up to 1 metre tall, and rising above its foliage which is tinged with red as it emerges, but matures to dark green. Grows in dappled shade or full shade and blooms from mid summer to early autumn. Plant with plenty of compost and add mulch in spring to keep the soil around moist and the plant happy. Great