Hennie Graafland Star Astilbe
Astilbe simplicifolia 'Hennie Graafland'
Pronunciation: a-STIL-bee sim-PLIK-ee-FOH-lee-uh
SKU #00163
| Description | A dwarf astilbe with showy plumes of unique, star-shaped, pale rose-pink flowers that last for many weeks. Plant en masse in shaded beds and borders, and in woodland gardens where trees will provide a shaded or filtered sunlight setting. Creates a very dramatic edging. An herbaceous perennial. |
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| Light | Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade |
| Watering | Keep soil evenly moist. |
| Blooms | Midsummer |
| Mature Size | Moderate growing; reaches 10 to 18 in. tall, 24 in. wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
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| Special Features | Easy Care, Compact Form |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover |
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| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Azalea (Azalea); Columbine (Aquilegia); Anemone (Anemone); Hosta (Hosta); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Brunnera (Brunnera) |
| Care | 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: 4-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 6
Good to grow!
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Lowe's 1360 North Ashland Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60622 -
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Chicago, Illinois 60612 -
Christy Webber Farm And Garden Center 2833 W. Chicago Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60612
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