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Happy Day Astilbe

Astilbe x arendsii 'Happy Day'

Pronunciation: a-STIL-bee ar-END-see-eye
SKU #44437
3-8

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LIGHT: Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
WATER: Keep soil evenly moist.
SIZE: Reaches 14 to 20 in. tall and wide.

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Description Enjoy more blooms on this exceptionally compact variety. Produces copious plumes of snow-white, feathery flowers. Perfect in containers, or use in woodland gardens for contrast against darker foliaged plants and to accent other Astilbe colors. Lovely in masses for moonlight gardens. Herbaceous perennial.
Bloom Time Summer
Deciduous/Evergreen Herbaceous
Special Features Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators
Problems/Solutions Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas, Black Walnut Tolerant
Growth Rate Moderate
Flower Attributes Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers
Landscape Use Border, Container
Flower Color White
Foliage Color Green
Companion Plants Azalea (Azalea); Columbine (Aquilegia); Hosta (Hosta); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Brunnera (Brunnera)
Care Instructions Provide enriched, evenly moist, well drained soil. Do not let soil dry out. Mulching around plants in summer helps retain moisture. Can be divided if overcrowding occurs. Prune spent blooms.
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DescriptionEnjoy more blooms on this exceptionally compact variety. Produces copious plumes of snow-white, feathery flowers. Perfect in containers, or use in woodland gardens for contrast against darker foliaged plants and to accent other Astilbe colors. Lovely in masses for moonlight gardens. Herbaceous perennial.
Bloom TimeSummer
Deciduous/EvergreenHerbaceous
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Attracts Pollinators
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas, Black Walnut Tolerant
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesFlowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container
Flower ColorWhite
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsAzalea (Azalea); Columbine (Aquilegia); Hosta (Hosta); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Brunnera (Brunnera)
Care
Care InstructionsProvide enriched, evenly moist, well drained soil. Do not let soil dry out. Mulching around plants in summer helps retain moisture. Can be divided if overcrowding occurs. Prune spent blooms.

Frequently asked questions

Does Happy Day Astilbe produce flowers?
Summer
Is Happy Day Astilbe evergreen or deciduous?
Happy Day Astilbe is Herbaceous.
What are the special features of Happy Day Astilbe?
Happy Day Astilbe is Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators.
Is Happy Day Astilbe resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas, Black Walnut Tolerant
How fast does Happy Day Astilbe grow?
Happy Day Astilbe has a Moderate growth rate.
Where can I use Happy Day Astilbe in my landscape?
Happy Day Astilbe is suitable for: Border, Container.
What color are Happy Day Astilbe flowers?
Happy Day Astilbe produces White flowers.
What color is the foliage of Happy Day Astilbe?
Happy Day Astilbe has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Happy Day Astilbe?
Good companion plants for Happy Day Astilbe include: Azalea (Azalea); Columbine (Aquilegia); Hosta (Hosta); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Brunnera (Brunnera).
How do I care for Happy Day Astilbe?
Provide enriched, evenly moist, well drained soil. Do not let soil dry out. Mulching around plants in summer helps retain moisture. Can be divided if overcrowding occurs. Prune spent blooms.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.