My favorite astilbe, too. The extra height gives it more garden presence than most, and the deep color is great. The inflorescences are w...Read Moreell branched and need no staking. I like the way they look even after they've finished flowering.
Like other A. chinensis forms, this is somewhat less drought sensitive than other astilbes---not that I'd ever plant it in a dry or sunny spot, but it's a little less inclined to get brown foliage in the heat of summer. Like all astilbes, this needs consistently moist soil and protection from hot afternoon sun---I wouldn't grow it here in eastern Massachusetts without irrigation.
West Friendship, MD (Zone 6b) | March 2007 | positive
This is by far my favorite astilbe, and I have at least a dozen different types planted in my yard. I have a cluster tucked slightly und...Read Moreer my deck, receiving bright light but no direct sun. This area receives runoff from the house and deck but has good drainage - the soil stays fairly moist, but is not wet. The foliage is deep green, arching, and very fern-like. The flower stalks are about 24" and stay in color for weeks. They are quite dramatic!
My favorite astilbe, too. The extra height gives it more garden presence than most, and the deep color is great. The inflorescences are w...Read More
This is by far my favorite astilbe, and I have at least a dozen different types planted in my yard. I have a cluster tucked slightly und...Read More