Astilbe Asst Fancy
$14.99 / EA
| Astilbe chinensis 'Spotlight' | |
| False Spirea Spotlight | |
| Astilbe chinensis 'Spotlight', also known as False Spirea, this lovely perennial is incredibly low maintenance with frothy pale pink flowers on red stems bursts atop dark glossy olive-green leaves with burgundy and chocolate-brown markings. This particular Astilbe is compact which works perfectly when planted at the front of a flower bed, lining a walkway or in a container. Although Astilbes are easy to grow, they do require a lot of water. Increase your watering as the foliage emerges and the plumes mature. Plus, this plant makes great cut and dried flowers! FEATURES: Botanical Name: Astilbe chinensis 'Spotlight' Common Name: False Spirea Spotlight Features: Compact, Good Cut Flowers, Rebloomer, Upright Habit, Low Maintenance Bloom Time: Summer Light Requirements: Partial Sun -Full Shade Attracts Butterflies Resists Deer, Rabbits Mature Plant Size: 18 - 20 inches Zone 3 - 9 | |
| Divide and/or transplant in November using Rock Phosphate fertilizer. Cut flowers and foliage to within 2" of soil and add to compost pile. Feed with Flowertone in March. Spray with All-season Oil in May for insect control. Deep-soak with Vitamin B-1 fertilizer every 2 weeks for first 2 summers. Re-mulch in June and January. | |
| Accent in border, bed, or container garden | |
| Well drained and moist | |
| Feathery plumes of flowers above lacy foliage. Good Cut Flowers. | |
| June thru July | |
| Salmon Pink | |
| 20-24" | |
| 18" | |
| Upright,Compact | |
| Medium | |
| Partial Sun -Full Shade | |
| -30 to -20 deg. F | |
| Keep moist | |
| Deeply cut, clump-forming foliage | |
| Perennial |