A vigorous, dark-flowered Astilbe with dramatic magenta-red plumes rising on near-black stems over finely textured, bronze-tinged foliage.
'Montgomery' is a classic Astilbe japonica selection valued for its dark, magenta-red flower plumes held on contrasting dark red stems — one of the deepest flower colors in the japonica group. New foliage emerges with a bronze-red flush before maturing to deep green, adding early-season color even before the plumes open in midsummer.
Pros
Deep magenta-red plumes on striking dark red stems
Bronze-red spring foliage color
Tolerates more sun than many Astilbe cultivars when kept consistently moist
Deer and rabbit resistant
Cons
Needs consistently moist soil; declines quickly if allowed to dry out
Foliage may scorch in full sun without ample water
Susceptible to powdery mildew in poor air circulation
Plant Data
Mature Size
18 - 24 inches
tall. 12 - 18 inches
wide.
Growth Rate
Moderate
Sun Exposure
Full Shade - Full Sun
Moisture Tolerance
Medium - Wet: May tolerate full sun in cooler areas with adequate moisture.
Zones
3a - 9b
(Usually hardy to -40° F)
Tags
Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Colorful Foliage, Container, Deciduous, Deer Resistant, Extended Bloom Time, Fall Color, For a Shady Spot, Formal Garden, Fragrant Flowers, Full Shade, Full Sun, Good for Butterfly Garden, Good for Cottage Garden, Good for Cut Flowers, Good for Rain Garden, Good for Rock Garden, Low Maintenance, Medium, Normal Soil, Partial Shade, Partial Sun, Perennial, Rabbit Resistant, Shade Tolerant, Showy Flowers, Thrillers, Tolerant of Loamy Soil, Tolerant of Moist Soil, Well-Drained Soil, Wet, Wet Site Tolerant, Winter Interest, Woodland Garden
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