Hennie Graafland Star Astilbe
Astilbe simplicifolia 'Hennie Graafland'
A dwarf Astilbe with plumes of unique star shaped, rose pink colored flowers that last for many weeks. Shiny green leaves. Plant in masses or as edging in perennial borders and parterres. Good for informal woodlands and shaded landscapes under trees.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | a-STIL-bee sim-pli-ki-FO-lee-a |
| Key feature: | Dwarf Habit |
| Plant type: | Perennial |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Herbaceous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 4 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Full to partial shade |
| Sunset climate zones: | 1 - 7, 14 - 17, 32 - 45 |
| Water Needs: | Needs wet or constantly moist soil. |
| Average landscape size: | Moderate growing 10 to 18 in. tall, 24 in. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Special features: | Attracts Butterflies, Dwarf Plant |
| Landscape uses: | Firescaping/Fire Wise, Very Wet Areas, Water Garden |
| Flower color: | Pink |
| Blooms: | Mid-summer |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 0163 |
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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.
A dwarf Astilbe with plumes of unique star shaped, rose pink colored flowers that last for many weeks. Shiny green leaves. Plant in masses or as edging in perennial borders and parterres. Good for informal woodlands and shaded landscapes under trees.
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.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | a-STIL-bee sim-pli-ki-FO-lee-a |
| Key feature: | Dwarf Habit |
| Plant type: | Perennial |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Herbaceous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 4 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Full to partial shade |
| Sunset climate zones: | 1 - 7, 14 - 17, 32 - 45 |
| Water Needs: | Needs wet or constantly moist soil. |
| Average landscape size: | Moderate growing 10 to 18 in. tall, 24 in. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Special features: | Attracts Butterflies, Dwarf Plant |
| Landscape uses: | Firescaping/Fire Wise, Very Wet Areas, Water Garden |
| Flower color: | Pink |
| Blooms: | Mid-summer |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 0163 |
