Astilbe 'Dark Side of the Moon' 2 Litre
Astilbe 'Dark Side of the Moon' is a striking perennial prized for its unique combination of dark, nearly black foliage and vibrant rosy purple flower plumes. Blooming in midsummer, it adds bold contrast and texture to shaded or partially shaded garden spaces. Compact in habit, it’s well-suited to borders, woodland gardens, and containers, delivering dramatic foliage interest even when not in bloom.
Why we like it
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Deep, dark foliage adds bold contrast to shade gardens
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Rosy purple flower plumes create midsummer impact
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Compact size works well in smaller spaces and containers
What to know
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Prefers partial shade; tolerates full shade
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Needs consistently moist, well-drained soil
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Mulch to retain moisture and protect roots
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Deadhead to keep plant tidy
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Avoid letting soil dry out, especially in sun
Flower Colour
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Rosy purple
Flowering months
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July, August
Height and Spread
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Height: 50 cm
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Spread: 40 cm
Delivery information
Click and Collect: Please allow up to 24 hours for us to pick and process your order. As soon as we have picked your order we will phone you and arrange a time to collect it.
An Post (Seeds Only) €4.00
A postal fee of €4.00 applies for any seed order. It does not apply to bulbs or seed potatoes or large boxes of wildflower seeds.
Nationwide Shipping Max Weight 27kg (including Northern Ireland) €9.00
This offer applies to most of our products online such as Christmas, plants, gardening, aquatic and pet products. Live Plant delivery charges are not calculated on weight but the space required per package to ensure safe delivery, so delivery charges may vary as some plants require more space than others when packed. In this instance, a member of our team will contact you. Our courier company delivers Monday to Friday and not weekends.
Pallet Delivery For Dublin and Parts of Kildare €25.00
If you have ordered compost, furniture that we stock here in Newlands, BBQ or if your order is overweight or bulky, we will personally deliver to Dublin and parts of Co. Kildare or 25Km radius from where we are based.
Pallet Delivery Nationwide €59
(For counties outside of Dublin & Kildare) If your order is overweight or bulky or fragile and your shipping address is not based in Dublin or Kildare then we will ship your order by pallet.
