Astilbe (False Spiraea)
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Including Astilbe chinensis varieties 'Finale' & 'Pumila'
Astilbe
False Spiraea
Where would shade gardening be without Astilbes? A showy group of herbaceous perennials, full and fluffy spires of spectacular feathery plumes rise above finely cut foliage of green and bronze. A natural for bold, vertical statements, its hardiness belies its delicate form. All prefer to lounge in cool,
moisture-retentive soil, with partial to full shade (inland).
One of the best perennials for woodland plantings, they’re also lovely cut flowers. Astilbe ‘Ellie’ 
A preeminent white flowering variety, this japonica hybrid promises to soothe your senses with its large, snowy white plumes. Sharply toothed leaves gather in a lustrous dark green foil for the branching pyramidal-shaped spires whose bright lacy blooms fade to green as they wane. Like a breathe of fresh air ushering in summer, ‘Ellie’s incandescent beauty can be shown off en masse, escorting Heuchera ‘Cinnabar’s frosted foliage.
Zone 3/4.
Blooms May–June. Size: 2' high x 18" wide; hardy to zone 4. AVAILABLE LATE MARCH 2008
Astilbe Ellie (P-1436)
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Astilbe ‘Flamingo’
Flamingo pink and proud of it, long arching, plump floral fingers extend out, gracefully cascading from the slightly fragrant, well branched upright panicles. These tapered, broad, airy towers give a long ladylike showing, while a handsome dark green clump of glistening, jagged-edged leaflets does the footwork. An esteemed Astilbe arendsii descendant, ‘Flamingo’ never needs staking, easily melds mauves and blues, and holds our interest into winter when its bushy blooms impart rich brown tones.
Zone 3/4 (pp#12664).
Blooms July–August Size: 2-1/2' high x 18" wide; hardy to zone 4. AVAILABLE LATE MARCH 2008 Astilbe Flamingo (P-1437)
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Astilbe chinensis ‘Finale’
Like a grand finale of summer, soft pink, long blooming flower spikes at least a foot tall start heading skyward in late summer and keep going until autumn. Their upright appearance makes for a perfect blend with Molinia, Stachys
‘Primrose Heron’ and Geranium ‘Orion’.
Blooms August–September. Size: 3' high x 2' wide; hardy to zone 4. Astilbe chinensis Finale (P-0507)
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Astilbe chinensis ‘Pumila’
It’s a happy chance that this exquisite
low growing Astilbe makes a dense, weed-proof
ground cover with its glossy, deep green leaves. We plant
it under the dappled light of large Hydrangeas, and
by midsummer ‘Pumila’s rosy
mauve flowers put on a colorful display.
Blooms mid-July–September. Size: 12" high x 12" wide; hardy to zone 4. Astilbe chinensis Pumila (P-0031)
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