Astilbe are very popular, rugged, versatile, shade lovers that thrive in moist conditions. They produce tall, long elegant colorful plumes above divided fern-like green foliage in the summer and add bursts of impressive color to the garden landscape. Best yet, they are low maintenance, attract butterflies but are deer and rabbit resistant. They are quite diverse with hundreds of varieties available, each overachieving in providing splendid flower shows. Use them in groups or mass them to create a ground cover. Pick for cutting when they are half opened. Astilbe mixtures, or blends, remain among the best selling 'Do It For me' blends in North America. Consumers like them for their bold, curb appeal colors, of lavender, pink, red or white and simple selection. A seasonal Best Buy and much bang for a buck ! If planted 18" apart 125 roots will cover 281.25 square feet, whereas if planted 30" apart 125 roots will cover 781.25 square feet. Plant for the look you want, or the needs you are trying to achieve.
Continuously blooming throughout the season
Each plume consists of hundreds of blossoms opening in succession.
If planted 18 inches apart 125 roots will cover 281.25 square feet, whereas if planted 30 inches apart 125 roots will cover 781.25 square feet.
You are being shipped 125 dormant roots
Bulb Size: 2/3 eye/ Exposure: Partial shade
Plant in: Spring/ Blooms: Summer
Plant- 18-30 inches apart, 1.5-2 inches deep/ Grows 18-60 inches tall
Hardy in USDA zones 4-8
Ships to 48 contiguous US states, plus the District of Columbia EXCEPT IDAHO