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Unique star flowered astilbe cultivar. Plants are low growing and packed with shiny green leaves. Blooms in June and July with strong plumes of pink or rose colored flowers lasting for many weeks. Good cut flower. Plant in masses or as edging in perennial borders and parterres. Also well adapted to informal woodlands and shaded landscapes under trees. Herbaceous perennial. Shade or part shade; full sun in far north if adequately moist. Moderate growing 10 to 18 in. tall, 24 in. wide. Division.

Performance and Requirements

Light needs: Partial to full shade

Watering Needs: Needs wet or constantly moist soil.

Growth Rate: Moderate Growing

Growth Habit: Clumping

Care Information

Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. For a neat appearance, remove old foliage before new leaves emerge. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring.