{"title":"Astilboides","description":"\u003cp\u003eHuge, round, umbrella-like leaves and white plumes in summer. A dramatic foliage plant for moist shade.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"astilboides-tabularis","title":"Astilboides tabularis","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAstilboides tabularis\u003c\/em\u003e: Giant Round Leaves for Wet Shade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plant grows leaves so big you could serve dinner on them. Huge, round and light green, held up from the centre like a stack of patio umbrellas. Your hostas suddenly feel very small. SIZE MATTERS IN THE SHADE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAstilboides tabularis\u003c\/em\u003e (formerly \u003cem\u003eRodgersia tabularis\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shieldleaf Rodgersia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90–125 cm (3–4 ft) in flower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75–100 cm (2.5–3.5 ft)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small, creamy white flowers in plumes held above the leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early to midsummer (June to July)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Huge, round, light green leaves with the stalk attached at the centre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bold architectural foliage, thrives in wet soil, good for cutting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere to Plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a specimen plant for the edge of a pond or stream, a low spot that stays damp, or a shady woodland bed with rich soil. One plant makes a statement, and three make a small jungle. It's happy in heavy clay, as long as the clay stays moist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompanion Plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Give the huge, round leaves of shieldleaf a moist, shady bed with finer textures and soft colour around them. \u003cem\u003ePulmonaria 'Shrimps on the Barbie'\u003c\/em\u003e opens coral-pink flowers at 20 to 25 cm in April and May. \u003cem\u003ePolygonatum odoratum 'Variegatum'\u003c\/em\u003e adds arching, white-edged stems at 45 to 60 cm with fragrant bells in May and June. \u003cem\u003eAstilbe 'Cappuccino'\u003c\/em\u003e brings white plumes over dark leaves at 60 to 75 cm in June and July. \u003cem\u003eHakonechloa 'Aureola'\u003c\/em\u003e edges the bed at 30 to 46 cm with gold-striped, cascading blades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant it in deep, rich, humus-rich soil that stays moist all season. Never let it dry out. Shelter it from strong wind, which tears the big leaves. Part shade is ideal. It takes more sun only where the soil is constantly wet. Mulch generously and water well in dry spells. Slugs may chew the leaves, so keep an eye out in damp springs. It's slow to settle and may take two or three years to flower well. Cut the leaves down after frost or in early spring. It rarely needs dividing, but you can split it in early spring if you want more plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAstilboides tabularis\u003c\/em\u003e is native to moist woodlands and stream banks in northern China and North Korea, and it was once grouped with \u003cem\u003eRodgersia\u003c\/em\u003e, which is why it still carries the common name shieldleaf rodgersia. It's now the only species in its genus, and \u003cem\u003etabularis\u003c\/em\u003e refers to its flat, table-like leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinal Thoughts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it wet soil and room to show off. The neighbours will ask if it's real. TELL THEM IT'S BEEN WORKING OUT.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Perennials","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon Pot \/ Cream \/ 3","offer_id":67851562615062,"sku":"ASTITA02","price":27.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0870\/5366\/4534\/files\/Astilboidestabularis.png?v=1744732564"}],"url":"https:\/\/blacksheepperennials.com\/collections\/astilboides.oembed","provider":"Black Sheep Perennials","version":"1.0","type":"link"}