Astilbe brautschleier Bridal Veil

Perennial Spirea

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Type: Perennials
Height: Medium to tall 28" (Plant 18" apart)
Bloom Time: Early Summer to Late Summer
Sun-Shade: Half Sun/ Half Shade to Full Shade
Zones: 4-8   Find Your Zone
Soil Condition: Normal, Clay, Acidic
Flower / Accent: White / White
Pot Size: 3.5" square x 4" deep

Graceful pure white plumes of Bridal Veil sway above lacy deep green foliage. Blooms summer into August. Young foliage is tinged with bronze. Airy plumes in summer move with the slightest breeze. Excellent specimen for an all-white garden.

Astilbe are mainstays of shade and woodland gardens. They combine well with other moisture loving plants like Brunnera, Ligularia, Lobelia and Hosta.

Features to Note:

  • Wet Site Tolerant
  • Deer Resistant
  • Rabbit Resistant
  • Attracts Hummingbirds
  • Tried & True / Good for Beginners

Astilbe General Information:

Astilbe lend a refined grace to perennial borders. Perfect for the shade garden along with Hostas and Ferns. Lush deeply cut foliage is attractive for the entire season and is colored from green to bronze. Effective anywhere with rich moist soil and partial shade.

Astilbe Plant Care:

Low care. Needs moisture during dry spells. Best to clean up in the spring as seedheads are attractive. Can be divided every 3-5 years in early spring. Cut through woody crowns to separate eyes to form additional plants. Add fertilizer or compost if desired when planting or moving and in late fall to winter.

$9.95 ea.
(3+) $9.50 ea.
Ships: Spring 2017
Plant Code: ASBV