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Herbaceous Perennial

Aruncus 'Sparkles'

goat's beard 'Sparkles'

'Sparkles' is a herbaceous perennial 40-50cm high with a compact habit, pinnate green leaves which turn bright orange-yellow in autumn, and creamy white flowers from early summer to midsummer

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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Cream White Green
Autumn Orange Yellow
Winter
Position
  • Full shade
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

West–facing or South–facing or North–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H7
Botanical details
Family
Rosaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump forming
Genus

Aruncus are clump-forming rhizomatous perennials with pinnately divided leaves and very small creamy-white flowers, usually unisexual, in large terminal panicles

Name status

Accepted

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How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in moist, fertile soil, preferably in partial shade, but may also grow in sun or full shade

Propagation

Propagate by division in early spring or autumn

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Low Maintenance
  • Cut flowers
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

No pruning required except cutting back after flowering

Pests

Generally pest-free but may be susceptible to blackfly (black aphids) and aruncus sawfly larvae

Diseases

Generally disease-free but may be affected by powdery mildews

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