Medium 12-18" Plant 18" apart. zone 4-8. Dwarf Astilbe in rose-pink.
Astilbes lend a refined grace to perennial borders. Lush deep...Read Morely cut foliage is attractive for the entire season and is colored from green to bronze. Astilbes produce an airy plume in summer that moves with the slightest breeze. Effective anywhere with rich moist soil and partial shade. Deer resistant.
I found this plant to be easy to maintain and very delightful to look at. It makes a wonderful low bordering plant.
I cut the spe...Read Morent blooms and water periodically. I also keep mulch around the plant to hold in the moisture, it works well! It grows great with partial sun/ partial shade.
The second year it grew back even larger than original size. It measured about 20 inches in diameter and about 16 inches in the flowering height.
I would recommend this plant for anyone who prefers an easy maintenance flower garden.
Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | August 2002 | neutral
Be sure to cut back faded flower stalks. Extra water may be needed in dry periods. Divide after 3-4 years in spring or fall. Astilbe r...Read Moreequires a lot of nutrients, so give it some fertilizer at least once per growing season.
I have one that is recently planted so I will have to see more on it.
Medium 12-18" Plant 18" apart. zone 4-8. Dwarf Astilbe in rose-pink.
Astilbes lend a refined grace to perennial borders. Lush deep...Read More
Flowers are very pale pink and very nice, but not spectacular. My favorite part of this plant is the very dark green, somewhat glossy, lacy leaves.
I found this plant to be easy to maintain and very delightful to look at. It makes a wonderful low bordering plant.
I cut the spe...Read More
Be sure to cut back faded flower stalks. Extra water may be needed in dry periods. Divide after 3-4 years in spring or fall. Astilbe r...Read More