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Astilbe
‘Flamingo’
at Digging Dog
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 ‘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)
Each $6.50
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