Rheinland Astilbe

Name: Rheinland Astilbe
Brand: Monrovia
SKU: 00354

Astilbe x arendsii 'Rheinland'

Pronunciation: a-STIL-bee ar-END-see-eye

SKU #00354

USDA Zone

4-9

Good to grow! 5

OVERVIEW
Description	Beautiful bloom clusters to provide lovely summer color in shady areas of the landscape. The tall, feathery, clear pink blooms rise above the mound of lush green foliage, adding a light, airy quality. Ideal for creating a graceful border, or a dynamic mass planting. Thrives in dappled or full shade. An herbaceous perennial.
Light	Full shade, Partial shade
Watering	Keep soil consistently moist.
Blooms	Mid-Spring to Summer
Mature Size	Moderate growing; reaches 2 ft. tall and wide.

DETAILS
Deciduous/Evergreen	Herbaceous
Special Features	Easy Care
Growth Rate	Moderate
Flower Attributes	Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers

STYLE
Landscape Use	Border, Container
Design Ideas	Plant a large cluster of this Astilbe in a favorite shady location to show off a summertime display of clear pink, feathery plumes. Select companions that are less than two feet tall and are spreading or clumping in form to avoid competing with the erect form of the Rheinland Astilbe. Also consider plants that may bloom in late summer to provide added color as this Astilbe fades.
Flower Color	Pink
Foliage Color	Green
Companion Plants	Azalea (Azalea); Columbine (Aquilegia); Hosta (Hosta); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Brunnera (Brunnera)

CARE
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.

HISTORY
Lore	Astilbe chinensis var Davidii is named for Pere Armand David, a Jesuit missionary in China credited with bringing a large number of new plants to the west via Jardin des Plantes in France.

This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-9