Astilbe japonica 'Montgomery' ~ Montgomery Japanese Astilbe long-bloom-season and powdery mildew

and powdery mildew

Gatsby Gal Oakleaf Hydrangea is a dense mounding deciduous shrub with large oak like foliage that turns wine-red in fall

The foliage can turn a beautiful purplish color in the fall

Root rot can be a significant problem in hot and humid climates

or in full sun if soils consistently moist

Astilbe japonica 'Montgomery' ~ Montgomery Japanese Astilbe long-bloom-season and powdery mildewMontgomery Japanese Astilbe is a mounding herbaceous perennial with deeply divided fern like foliage that emerges bronze red and matures to dark green. Tight triangular panicles of crimson red flowers create feathery tufts above the leaves in late spring into summer. Flowers best in part shade and rich, moist soils. Astilbe are deer and rabbit resistant. Type: Perennial Height: 1. 5' 2' Spread: 1. 5' 2' Spacing: 1. 5' USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 9 Culture: