Aruncus aethusifolius 'Elegance' - P9

Description
The Goat's beard 'Elegance' (Aruncus aethusifolius) is a cushion-shaped perennial that forms white flowers arranged in panicles from May to July. Its pinnate leaves are medium green. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, loose soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 30 cm and is approx. 40 cm wide. The Goat's beard 'Elegance' is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* Attractive orange-red autumn colouring

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Goat's beard 'Elegance' are medium green, pinnate. Goat's beard 'Elegance' turns bright orange-red in autumn.

Frost hardiness
The Goat's beard 'Elegance' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Cushion-shaped.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Goat's beard 'Elegance' sets beautiful accents together with: Japanese snake's beard, spring dogwood, garden funkia 'Blue Mouse Ears'.

Tasks
- Cut back: July.

Care
- If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour! - If the plant is watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
Aruncus aethusifolius 'Elegance' forms white flowers arranged in panicles from May.

Use
Group planting, rock garden, cottage garden, grave