Astilbe arendsii Cappuccino
Astilbe arendsii Cappuccino
Astilbe arendsii Cappuccino
Astilbe x arendsii Cappuccino
Arendsii Astilbe, False Goat's Beard, False Spirea
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Description
Astilbe arendsii 'Cappuccino' is a remarkable variety of astilbe, full of contrast and highly ornamental. Its elegant spring foliage takes on a dark bronze colour, stunning when the first white plumes appear, carried by red stems. It is compact and suitable for border decoration or the middle of small flowerbeds. This perennial plant, which thrives in partial shade and moist soil, appreciates riverbanks and heavy soils that never dry out.
Astilbe 'Cappuccino' is a recent horticultural creation. It is a hardy herbaceous perennial plant from the Saxifragaceae family with a compact habit, reaching a height of approximately 50 to 70 cm when in flower, with a spread of 45 to 60 cm (18 to 24in). It can be planted in flowerbeds, surrounded by shade-loving companions such as ferns and hostas. This rhizomatous plant is deciduous, with foliage emerging in spring and drying up in autumn. 'Cappuccino' astilbe forms an upright clump, composed of stems covered with compound, deeply cut, toothed leaves. The colour of the leaves in spring is a nearly black bronze. After flowering, the foliage turns dark green but retains a rich colour. The flowering occurs in June and July in the form of feathery, delicate inflorescences composed of numerous small flowers that start off very pale greenish-yellow and gradually turn almost pure white when fully open.
Astilbes bring life to shaded paths or the edges of ponds, first with their distinguished foliage, then their elegant and contrasting flowering. In flowerbeds and borders, 'Cappuccino' pairs well with hostas, ferns, solomon's seals, corydalis, and tiarellas. This variety tolerates dense shade. At the end of the season, let the flowers dry in place or remove some spikes to complete a large dried bouquet. The flowers are beautiful in floral compositions and dried bouquets.
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Botanical data
Astilbe
x arendsii
Cappuccino
Saxifragaceae
Arendsii Astilbe, False Goat's Beard, False Spirea
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Astilbe thrives in partial shade in rich, moist soils, even marshy and waterlogged in summer. You can plant it in gentle sunlight, but avoid the scorching sun. Plant it in spring or autumn in soil rich in organic matter and make sure it never lacks water from spring until the end of summer. Avoid excessively chalky soils.
To plant, work your well soil over a 20 cm (8in) area and place a base fertiliser at the bottom of the planting hole. Remove your plant from its pot and position, covering the top of the root ball with 3 cm (1in) of soil. Then refill and water copiously to eliminate air pockets. In dry weather, water regularly for a few weeks to aid rooting. Astilbe requires very little maintenance, just keep the soil moist and add compost and fertilizer in spring. In winter the flowers and young foliage can be damaged by spring frosts. Cut the faded flower stems to encourage the foliage. In November, trim the plants to around 10 cm (4in). Avoid digging near these plants, as the rhizomes develop near the surface. These plants are resistant to diseases and rarely attacked by insects. Unattractive to slugs, they can be susceptible to powdery mildew and spots caused by various fungal diseases.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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