Aruncus dioicus - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Goat's beard (Aruncus dioicus) is a bushy perennial that forms white flowers arranged in panicles from June to July. Its pinnate leaves are medium green. In a semi-shady to shady location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of around 1.8 metres and grows to a width of around 1.2 metres. The Goat's beard is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Aruncus sylvestris, Aruncus vulgaris, Aruncus sylvester, Aruncus dioicus 'Sylvester'.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Goat's beard are medium green, pinnate.

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

Growth
Bushy.

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

Location
Preferred location in semi-shady to shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

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

Planting partner
The Goat's beard sets beautiful accents together with: Common Monkshood, Fragrant Violet, Many-flowered Solomon's Seal, Broad-leaved Sedge.

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 dioicus forms white flowers arranged in panicles from June.

Use
Group planting, rock garden, cottage garden, cutting, solitary, bee pasture, natural garden