Astilbe Rise and Shine

• Very strong flower scapes hold hot pink plumes that do not require staking
• Astilbe chinensis hybrid, which means it tolerates a little more sun and drought tolerance
• A member of Astilbe chinensis (Chinese Astilbe
• Attractive Dried Seed Heads
• Garden Style: Patio, Container, Eclectic, Rain Garden, Rock Garden, Woodland Shade
• Cut Foliage, Dried Flower, Fragrant Flowers, Mass Planting

• 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.

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  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 sun. Increase watering as the foliage emerges and the plumes mature. If the soil dries out, the leaves will develop brown, crispy margins and will begin to drop.

• Height: 24-28 inches
• Spread: 12-18 inches