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Hennie Graafland Star Astilbe
Astilbe simplicifolia 'Hennie Graafland'
Pronunciation: a-STIL-bee sim-PLIK-ee-FOH-lee-uh
SKU #00163
LIGHT:
Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade
WATER:
Keep soil evenly moist.
SIZE:
Moderate growing; reaches 10 to 18 in. tall, 24 in. wide.
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| 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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| Bloom Time | Midsummer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas, Black Walnut Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Azalea (Azalea); Columbine (Aquilegia); Anemone (Anemone); Hosta (Hosta); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Brunnera (Brunnera) |
| Care Instructions | 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. |
Details
| 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. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Midsummer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas, Black Walnut Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Azalea (Azalea); Columbine (Aquilegia); Anemone (Anemone); Hosta (Hosta); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Brunnera (Brunnera) |
Care
| Care Instructions | 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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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.
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.