Astilbe - False Spirea

The Astilbe are a group of feathery-plumed flowers. they range in heights and come in many shades pink, red, and cream, as well as white.  Astilbe grow well in full sun but prefer light or partial shade in ordinary garden soil. Most varieties behave nicely in the garden, although a few of the older types are known to spread quickly and outgrow their spot. They are heavy feeders, so additional fertilizer is necessary if the plants are to thrive.  All varieties should be dug up and divided every  two to four years.

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Common Name:  'Astilbe'  (False Spirea)
Botanical Name : Astilbe  'Colorflash'

You'll be bowled over by the amazing foliage color this selection displays as leaves emerge an intense, rich green and then change to shades of oranges, burgundies, and reds throughout the season creating intense landscape interest. More sun tolerant than 'Colorflash Lime' it adds to the show with delicate pink flower spikes that sit above the foliage starting in late June and continuing through July.

Matures 18-21" tall x 18-24" wide.                Hardy to Zone 3.

Common Name:  'Astilbe'  (False Spirea)
Botanical Name : Astilbe  'Colorflash Lime'

Get ready for riotous foliage color that may have you squinting from the galore! 'Colorflash Lime' has the market cornered in hot foliage color with frilly, deeply cut leaves that emerge in the spring in such a bright, lime-yellow color it will have you groping for sunglasses. As it matures, the foliage forms a tight dense mound that morphs to an almost neon lime-green color that will light up any tired garden spot. Numerous thick, sturdy flower stalks rise from the foliage in mid-June and begin to open late in the month to reveal beefy heads of soft pink flowers that put on a show in their own right, While sun tolerant, 'Colorflash Lime' is ideally suited to moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. You'll want to plant it in groups and then bask in the colorful heat is brings to your garden.

Matures 18-21" tall x 18-24" wide.                Hardy to Zone 3.

Common Name:  'Astilbe'  (False Spirea)
Botanical Name : Astilbe chinesis 'Superba'               Sorry, Sold Out for 2008 

Look up the word majestic and you might find this plant pictured next to the definition.  This vigorous grower is the Astilbe King of the semi-shaded garden with open fronded, deep, shiny foliage and big, open flower spikes that bloom magenta-pink through July and August,  This is a big plant that makes a powerful landscape statement..

Matures 36-42" tall x 24-36" wide.                Hardy to Zone 3.

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