Inshriach Pink Astilbe
Astilbe simplicifolia 'Inshriach Pink'
SKU
00348
Extend the season with this later flowering dwarf Astilbe. Fluffy, pale pink spikes are held above glossy, bronze green crinkle cut foliage. Excellent for edging or foreground plantings. Perennial.
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Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade
Keep soil evenly moist.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | a-STIL-bee sim-PLIK-ee-FOH-lee-uh |
|---|---|
| Lore | Astilbe is from the Greek for without sheenor non-shining to describe the foliage. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Foliage reaches 8 in. tall, 12 to 24 in. wide; up to 15 in. tall in bloom. |
| Bloom Time | Midsummer |
| Design Ideas | Its light and lacy pale pink plumes are best displayed in a shade garden or, along a pool's edge. For the appeal of a shady cottage garden, plant in small containers with other delicate, pale flowering species. In a sunnier location, try contrasting an extra large cluster against a backdrop of low-growing, non-flowering evergreen to emphasize its attractive foliage. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Firescaping/Firewise, Very Wet Areas, Water Garden, Woodland Garden, Cutting Garden |
| Light Needs | Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade |
| Soil Needs | Flower & Rose Food |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Dwarf Plant, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Gift Plant, Shade Loving |
| Water Needs | High |
| Watering Needs | Keep soil evenly moist. |
| Companion Plants | n a misty, cool garden location, this Astilbe loves to thrive with the bold Elegans Plantain Lily (Hosta sieboldiana 'Elegans') or Heartleaf Bergenia (Bergenia cordifolia) and Woodland Iris (Iris innominata). In a sunnier location, try mixing with the delicate Miniature Bearded Iris (Iris pumila) and Dwarf Hairy Penstemon (Penstemon hirsutus 'Pygmaeus') and enjoy the pink and lilac show. |
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.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-9
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