Astilbe - Purple Rain

Pot Size - 15cm

Astilbe ‘Purple Rain’ – Feathery Violet Plumes for Shaded Gardens 💜🌿

Astilbe ‘Purple Rain’ is a graceful perennial prized for its tall, airy plumes of deep lavender-purple flowers that rise above finely cut green foliage. Blooming in early to mid-summer, it adds vibrant colour and soft texture to shaded borders, woodland gardens, and damp areas. A reliable favourite for adding movement and depth to cool garden spaces.

Key Features:

✔ Feathery purple flower spikes on upright stems
✔ Blooms in early to mid-summer, attracting bees and butterflies
✔ Thrives in partial to full shade – ideal for woodland or moisture-loving plantings
✔ Deer and rabbit resistant
✔ Looks fantastic in mass plantings or alongside ferns and hostas

Care Instructions:

• Light: Prefers partial shade – tolerates full shade but flowers best with some morning sun

• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist – ideal for damp borders or rain gardens

• Soil: Grows best in rich, humus-rich soil with good moisture retention

• Feeding: Apply a slow-release fertiliser in early spring or mulch with compost

• Pruning: Deadhead spent flowers if desired, or leave them for winter texture

• Hardiness: Fully hardy – thrives across the UK and tolerates cold winters

🌿 Tip: Keep well-watered during dry spells, especially when in bloom – dry soil leads to poor flowering.