Full Pink Spring BloomsThe Astilbe ‘Peach Blossom’, is a brilliant pink and quite the handsome plant for the perennial border. It produces masses of full pink feathery flower plumes and has fern like lacy dark green foliage.Astilbe is admired for its attractive foliage and elegant flower plumes, attracting butterfiles and hummingbirds. These spring blooming beauties are ideal for borders, containers, and gardens on the edge of woodlands.Throughout the summer, lacy deep green foliage adds ferny texture to garden beds long after the blooms have faded.You can plant astilbe in groups in partly shaded gardens for maximum color and impact.Astilbe needs well drained, but moist and highly organic soil; humusy forest gardens are a perfect example of where these plants will thrive. This is one of the most drought tolerant astilbe.* Full Pink Blooms in the Spring* Attracts Hummingbirds and Butterflies* Deer and Rabbit Resistant.
Category: Astilbe Plants
Visions in White Astilbe
White Plumes Over Bronze FoliageThe Astilbe Chinensis Visions in White, ‘Astilbe Chinensis PPAF’, produces a mulitude of large, fragrant, soft, white, triangular flowers that float above bronze green foliage for weeks.The ‘Visions in White’ is a robust plant with linen white plumes that offer a striking contrast against the mound of glossy, dark bronze green, lacy foliage. These mid summer blooming beauties are also ideal for containers, and gardens on the edge of woodlands. For maximum color and impact, mass astilbe in groups in partly shaded gardens. They are heat tolerant and will bloom until late summer, attracting butterfiles and hummingbirds. Astilbe needs well drained, but moist and highly organic soil; humusy forest gardens are a perfect example of where these plants will thrive, but these will tolerant drier soils than other Astilbes. They are diease, deer and rabbit resistant.The bright clear fragrant flowers reflect dappled sunlight in gardens for a dazzling effect. Drifts of this ‘Visions in White’ Astilbe are stunning and add an elegantly refined display in the landscape!* Prolific Dense White Plumes* Blooms Mid Summer Through Fall* Attracts Hummingbirds and Butterflies* Deer and Rabbit Resistant.
Visions in Red Astilbe
Red Plumes Over Bronze FoliageThe Astilbe Chinensis Visions in Red PP#119, ‘Chinensis Visions’, produces large rusty maroon red flowers that are tinted with a faint rosy tone that is ever-changing as the flower plume matures throughout the summer. The ‘Visions in Red’ plumes offer a striking contrast against the lacy, bronze-green foliage. These mid summer blooming beauties are ideal for borders, containers, and gardens on the edge of woodlands.Astilbe is admired for its attractive foliage and elegant flower plumes. The summer lacy bronze green foliage adds a ferny texture to garden beds long after the blooms have faded. For maximum color and impact, mass ‘Red Visions’ astilbe in groups in partly to fullly shaded gardens.Astilbe needs well drained, but moist and highly organic soil; humusy forest gardens are a perfect example of where these plants will thrive. This Astilbe will tolerant full sun in cooler climates and attracts butterflies and humingbirds, but is disease, deer, and rabbit resistant.Drifts of this ‘Visions in Red’ Astilbe are stunning as the deep red buds open into purplish-red plumes. Pair with other mid summer blooming shade plants like Japanese Orchids, summer blooming Astilbes, or annuals.* Large, Dense, Red Plumes in Mid Summer* Lacy Bronze Green Foliage* Attracts Hummingbirds and Butterflies, but is Deer and Rabbit ResistantPick your colorā¦.
Visions in Pink Astilbe
Shade Loving Soft Pink Plumes in SummerThe Astilbe Chinensis Visions in Pink PP#118, ‘Astilbe Chinensis’, has clear soft pink plumes that light up shady garden spaces in the mid to late summer.Astilbe is admired for its attractive foliage and elegant flower plumes. The summer lacy deep green foliage adds a ferny texture to garden beds long after the blooms have faded.The ‘Visions in Pink’ plumes offer a striking contrast against the coarsely textured, blue-green foliage. These mid summer blooming beauties are ideal for borders, containers, and gardens on the edge of woodlands.For maximum color and impact, mass astilbe in groups in partly shaded gardens, though this one can tolerant some morning sun or full sun in cooler areas.Astilbe needs well drained, but moist and highly organic soil; humusy forest gardens are a perfect example of where these plants will thrive. This Astilbe is more sun and drought tolerant than other Astilbes.Drifts of this ‘Visions in Pink’ Astilbe are stunning when paired with other blooming shade plants like Japanese Orchids or Peonies.* Soft Pink Plumes in Mid to Late Summer* Tolerates More Sun and Drier Soils* Deer and Rabbit Resistant, but Attracts Hummingbirds and Butterflies.
Fanal Astilbe
Red Flowers Above Lacy Bronze Foliage The Astilbe ‘Fanal’, Astilbe arendsii, is a colorful feathery flower with deep red blooms and lacy deep green or bronze-green foliage.The foliage in spring is mahogany, but as autumn approaches, the blooms turn to shades of brown that look wonderful in winter snowscapes.The flowers contrast wonderfully with the dark green glossy foliage. Astilbe ‘Fanal’ blooms in midsummer and is 24” tall and a plant width of 18-24”. Do not allow Astilbe ‘Fanal’ to dry out.’Fanal’ is most successfully grown in a shady area but can tolerate some morning sun. A moist, well-drained area is a key factor for growing a healthy plant.In order to keep Astilbe looking good for the next year, do not cut it back in the winter, (the old foliage helps protect the plant from winter damage), but prune in early spring.Astilbe is considered to be deer resistant and will attract hummingbirds. Use ‘Fanal’ Astilbe as beautiful cut flowers for a grand bouquet! Plant it in perennial borders or shade gardens with hosta’s and ferns. You will be pleased with the results!* Red Blooms Above Lacy Dark Green Foliage* Blooms Mid Summer* Deer and Rabbit Resistant.
Visions Astilbe
Fragrant Raspberry Plumes in Mid SummerThe Astilbe ‘Visions’, Astilbe chinensis, is a colorful feathery flower with fragrant raspberry blooms and lacy blue-green foliage. The flowers contrast wonderfully with the glossy foliage.Astilbe ‘Visions’ blooms in July and is 15” tall and has a plant width of 12-18”. It is more sun tolerant, but is most successfully grown in a shady area.Do not allow Astilbe ‘Visions’ to dry out since it prefers moist, humusy, organically rich soils. It is most successfully grown in a shady area, but can tolerate some morning sun. This Astilbe is more tolerant of dry soil than other Astilbes.A moist, well-drained area is a key feature for growing a healthy plant. In order to keep Astilbe looking good for the next year, do not cut it back in the winter, (the old foliage helps protect the plant from winter damage), but prune in early spring.Astilbe is considered to be diesease, deer and rabbit resistant and will attract hummingbirds and butterflies.‘Visions’ Astilbe can be used as cut flowers to make grand bouquets. Plant this showy perennial for beautiful summer color in shady areas. You will be delighted to see how this plant forms a graceful perennial border, or add to shade gardens with hostas and ferns!* Fragrant Raspberry Blooms in Mid Summer* More Tolerant of Dry Soils* Disease, Deer, and Rabbit Resistant.
Astilbe Delft Lace
Pink Flowers Above Blue Green Foliage Astilbe Delft Lace, Astilbe ‘Delft Lace’ PPAF, will brighten up your landscape with its beautiful lacy foliage. The waxy foliage is a deep blue-green with a light silver overlay that gives it a unique look, and added excitement, as a seasonal garden player.This new variety is reported to have more attractive foliage and stronger flower stems than ‘Peach Blossom’. Its bright-red stems rise above blue-green leaves, holding plumes of apricot-pink flowers trimmed with deep salmon pink buds.Astilbes are long-lived perennials that are most comfortable when grown in rich soil and light shade to filtered sun. They will grow in full shade, but will not bloom as prolifically there.Though they are easy to grow, Astilbes have one critical requirement–lots of water. Plants must have consistently moist soil; dryness leads to a quick demise, especially in the sun.Fertilize Astilbes in late spring before flowering starts. Wait to cut back the old foliage until spring; it will help protect the plant from winter damage. If the flowers are picked when half open, the blooms are useful for cutting and make gorgeous bouquets.The more sun this rugged and beautiful plant gets, the darker the foliage! Plant ‘Delft Lace’ where everyone can enjoy its brilliant colors!* Unique Blue Green Lacy Foliage* Red Stems and Pink Flowers* Deer and Rabbit Resistant.
Bridal Veil Astilbe
Summer Blooming Perennial That’s Easy to GrowThe Astilbe ‘Bridal Veil’, Astilbe x arendsii ‘Bridal Veil’, is a colorful feathery flower with white blooms and lacy deep green on bronze-green foliage. The flowers contrast wonderfully with its dark green glossy foliage. Astilbe ‘Bridal Veil’ blooms in mid-summer and is 18-36” tall and a plant width of 36”.A moist, well-drained area is key for this plant. Do not allow Astilbe ‘Bridal Veil’ to dry out. It is most successfully grown in a shady area but can tolerate some morning sun. In order to keep ‘Bridal Veil’ Astilbe looking good for the next year, do not cut it back in the winter, (the old foliage helps protect the plant from winter damage), but prune in early spring.Astilbe can be used as cut flowers, perennial borders or shade gardens with Hosta’s and Ferns. Astilbe ‘Bridal Veil’ is considered to be deer resistant and will attract hummingbirds.* Easy to grow* Make great cut flowers * Shade loving .