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Key West Astilbe
Astilbe x 'Key West' PPAF
Pronunciation: a-STIL-bee
SKU #43115
LIGHT:
Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade
WATER:
Keep soil evenly moist.
SIZE:
Moderate growing; reaches 12 to 14 in. tall, 15 to 18 in. wide.
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| Description | Maroon buds on reddish stems open up to showy, feathery, raspberry red flower plumes that age to a soft pink, on rich, color-changing foliage that emerges red and matures to bronze-green with red margins. Stunning in mass plantings. An herbaceous perennial. |
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| Bloom Time | Mid to late summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas, Black Walnut Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
| Design Ideas | A stunning display with its colorful blooms in the middle row of a shade garden. Especially showy in a large grouping surrounded by smaller, white-flowering plants. Incorporate into woodland compositions to provide textural variation. |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Multicolored |
| Companion Plants | Azalea (Azalea); Columbine (Aquilegia); 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. |
| History | A selection from a breeding program in the Netherlands, with seed parent Astilbe 'Sprite' (an A. simplicifolia hybrid) and pollen parent Astilbe 'Fanal' (an A. arendsii hybrid). it has been recognized for its color changing flower and foliage, a longer bloom period than either parent plant, and its floriferous nature. 'Key West' derives its name from the bright pink interior color of the Queen Conch, known as "Key West pink". |
| Lore | This well known group falls into the Saxifrage family. The genus was named from the Greek for without sheen or non-shining to describe the foliage. Of the 14 or so species, most are from Asia, with a couple of North Americans. The earliest astilbes arrived from China to Paris via Jesuit missionaries, leading to early hybridization in that region and Germany rather than Britain. |
Details
| Description | Maroon buds on reddish stems open up to showy, feathery, raspberry red flower plumes that age to a soft pink, on rich, color-changing foliage that emerges red and matures to bronze-green with red margins. Stunning in mass plantings. An herbaceous perennial. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Mid to late summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas, Black Walnut Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
|---|---|
| Design Ideas | A stunning display with its colorful blooms in the middle row of a shade garden. Especially showy in a large grouping surrounded by smaller, white-flowering plants. Incorporate into woodland compositions to provide textural variation. |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Multicolored |
| Companion Plants | Azalea (Azalea); Columbine (Aquilegia); 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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History
| History | A selection from a breeding program in the Netherlands, with seed parent Astilbe 'Sprite' (an A. simplicifolia hybrid) and pollen parent Astilbe 'Fanal' (an A. arendsii hybrid). it has been recognized for its color changing flower and foliage, a longer bloom period than either parent plant, and its floriferous nature. 'Key West' derives its name from the bright pink interior color of the Queen Conch, known as "Key West pink". |
|---|---|
| Lore | This well known group falls into the Saxifrage family. The genus was named from the Greek for without sheen or non-shining to describe the foliage. Of the 14 or so species, most are from Asia, with a couple of North Americans. The earliest astilbes arrived from China to Paris via Jesuit missionaries, leading to early hybridization in that region and Germany rather than Britain. |
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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.