{"product_id":"kneiffii-goat-s-beard-aruncus-dioicus-kneiffii","title":"Kneiffii Goat's Beard - Aruncus dioicus 'Kneiffii'","description":"\u003cp\u003eKneiffii Goat's Beard (\u003cem\u003eAruncus dioicus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Kneiffii') is a fine textured, shade loving perennial that sends up tall spires of fluffy white flowers each spring. It grows 60 to 90cm tall and 30 to 60cm wide, with deep green, very slender, lacy foliage. It is a smaller and daintier version of the species, ideal for moist, shady spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFluffy white spires.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tall plumes of white flowers rise on straight stems in spring and float above the foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelicate, lacy leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e The deep green foliage is soft, very slender and elongated, much finer than the species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA dainty size.\u003c\/strong\u003e Smaller and finer than the species, it fits into a mixed bed or a planter without taking over.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHappy in damp ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e It loves a moist spot with rich soil, which suits creek banks, pond margins and boggy corners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA bee and butterfly attractor.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flower spires draw bees and butterflies into the shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreek banks and pond margins.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant it where the soil stays damp. The feathery plumes soften the edge of water, and the plant copes with boggy conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaded mixed borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 50cm apart in dappled shade with ferns, hostas and hellebores for a layered woodland effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanters.\u003c\/strong\u003e If your garden soil is poor and dry, a planter filled with rich, moisture holding mix gives the plant the conditions it wants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Kneiffii Goat's Beard in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dappled or full shade. It is extremely cold hardy and copes with severe winters, so it suits cool temperate and warm temperate gardens. It may struggle in the humidity of the hot tropical north.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A moist spot with rich, nutritious soil. Plant, then cover the soil with a good layer of mulch to help regulate soil temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once planted, water the soil well. Water and feed weekly, or give a good deep water whenever the soil becomes dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e The plant dies back in winter and reappears next spring. Once the old stems have died down, cut them to the ground to make way for fresh growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Kneiffii Goat's Beard as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly once planted into moist soil. It arrives small, and the plumes follow as the clump builds. Our grower supplies the tube, and supply comes and goes. If it shows as sold out, the grower has none right now: press the notify button on the page and we email you the day it returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt travels upright. Plant promptly into enriched, moist soil and mulch well after watering in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-partial-shade\"\u003ePlants for partial shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bee-and-butterfly-plants\"\u003eBee and butterfly friendly plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-cool-climates\"\u003ePlants for cool climates\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/shade-gardening-with-brisbane-plant-nursery-guide\"\u003eShade gardening: what to plant where\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it like wet soil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Goat's beard thrives in a moist spot with rich soil, including creek banks, pond margins and boggy borders. A thick mulch helps keep the roots cool and damp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it flower in shade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and it prefers it. Dappled or full shade suits the plant, and the white spires appear in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it die down in winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It dies back and reappears next spring, so mark the spot and cut the old stems down once they have finished.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790171537727,"sku":"ARU-DIO-KNEIFF-tube","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/kneiffii-goat-s-beard-aruncus-dioicus-kneiffii.jpg?v=1792195018","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/kneiffii-goat-s-beard-aruncus-dioicus-kneiffii","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}