Also known as false goatsbeard astilbe japonica 39washington39 produces beautiful pure white fluffy flowers on upright stems from june to july combined with the green finely divided leaves this astilbe looks fantastic displayed in a patio container or makes an equally attractive addition to cottage garden borders and woodland gardens preferring lots of moisture and happy in sun or partial shade astilbe is great for difficult damp spots in the garden height and spread 50cm 4020