Aruncus Horatio Goats Beard Bare Root

Perennial Autumn Planting

£10.98

size guide

The height of all of our plants is measured from the base of the pot.

Pot Size Pot Diameter Pot Height
6cm 6cm 5.5cm
9cm 9cm 8.5cm
1 Litre 13cm 11cm
2 Litre 17cm 13cm
3 Litre 19cm 15cm
4 Litre 20cm 17cm
5 Litre 23cm 19cm
7 Litre 25cm 20cm

Please note: the pot sizes listed below may vary due to the suppliers we use.

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  • Aruncus Horatio, or Goat’s Beard, is a perennial that brings a certain elegance to any setting. From early to mid-summer, it showcases striking, feathery plumes of creamy-white flowers. These blooms, ethereal in their delicacy, tower above the leaves, offering a display that's both light and sophisticated, injecting a feeling of verticality and grace into the garden.

  • This particular variety is notable for its tall, erect growth, complemented by its appealing, fern-like green leaves. These leaves retain their decorative quality well after the flowers have faded.

  • The enduring structure and texture of the foliage make Aruncus Horatio a great pick for keeping things visually appealing all season long.

  • Aruncus Horatio is a fantastic option for woodland gardens and the rear of borders, flourishing in those shady spots where other plants often falter. It looks stunning alongside hostas, ferns, and astilbes, producing a rich, layered appearance. Offered as a bare root plant, it settles in rapidly and reliably comes back year after year.

    • Light Required Prefers partial shade or dappled sunlight; can tolerate full sun if the soil stays consistently moist.

    Watering Keep the soil consistently moist during the first growing season. Once established, water when the top inch of soil is dry. Avoid overwatering.

    Best Growing Conditions Moist, fertile, humus-rich soil, ideally loam or clay that holds moisture well.

    Plant genus Aruncus

    Plant typePerennials

    Foliage typePerennial

    HardinessHardy

    Soil acidityNeutral Soil

    Planting aspectNorth Facing

    Flower colourCreamy-white

    Leaf colourgreen

    Growth Rate Moderate

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    Top tip

    Plant in shade for stunning blooms and lasting foliage beauty.

    Key Features

    Beginner Friendly

    Beginner Friendly

    Comes Back Each Year

    Comes Back Each Year

    Low Maintenance

    Low Maintenance

    Pet Friendly

    Pet Friendly

    Shade Tolerant

    Shade Tolerant

    All Year Interest

    All Year Interest

    Wildlife Friendly

    Wildlife Friendly

    Season of Interest

    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
    Planting Flowering Harvest