Delft Lace Astilbe
Astilbe 'Delft Lace' PP #19,839
SKU
41254
Showy pale pink plumes provide beautiful summer color in shady areas. The lovely flower spires on deep red stems rise above lush mounds of lacy, blue-green to silver-green foliage. Adds a light, airy quality to shady woodland gardens and borders. Gorgeous in mass plantings. An herbaceous perennial.
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Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade, Partial sun
Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | a-STIL-bee |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 24 to 36 in. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Blue-green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Cottage |
| Growth Habit | Compact |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Erosion Control, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Mass Planting, Very Wet Areas, Water Garden, Woodland Garden, Cutting Garden |
| Light Needs | Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade, Partial sun |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Special Feature | Clump Forming, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Gift Plant, Shade Loving, Tolerates Wet Soils, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | High |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often. |
Thrives in organically rich, evenly moist, acidic, well-drained soil, sited in bright shade or filtered sun; does not tolerate dry conditions. Mulch to keep roots cool and moist, avoiding the crown. Clip spent blooms for a tidy appearance. Remove old foliage and stems in early spring. Feed in early spring, and again after bloom.
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4 - 8
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