Astilbe Younique Silvery Pink™

Perennial Spirea

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Type: Perennials
Height: Medium 16-20" (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: Pink / Pink
Patent: #20,656
Pot Size: 3.5" square x 4" deep

You won’t believe the number of flowers! Double the amount of older varieties. Bursting throughout the lacy green foliage each fragrant, branching spike creates the illusion of a silky cloud at sunset kissed with pink. Nicely rounded, compact habit. From Dutch hybridizer, Jan Verschoor. Lightly fragrant, fast grower.

Astilbe are mainstays of shade and woodland gardens. Combines well with other moisture loving plants – Brunnera, Ligularia and Hosta.

Features to Note:

  • Rabbit Resistant
  • Deer Resistant
  • Wet Site Tolerant
  • Attracts Hummingbirds

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.

$13.95 ea.
(3+) $13.50 ea.
Ships: Fall 2016
Plant Code: ASYS