Astilbe Perennial Plants

For maximum color and impact, mass ‘Red Visions' astilbe in groups in partly to fullly shaded gardens. Astilbe needs well drained, but moist and highly organic soil; humusy forest gardens are a perfect example of where these plants will thrive.

* Full Pink Blooms in the Spring * Attracts Hummingbirds and Butterflies * Deer and Rabbit Resistant Astilbe is admired for its attractive foliage and elegant flower plumes, attracting butterfiles and hummingbirds.

Fertilize Astilbes in late spring before flowering starts. Though they are easy to grow, Astilbes have one critical requirement--lots of water. This new variety is reported to have more attractive foliage and stronger flower stems than 'Peach Blossom'.

Astilbe is considered to be diesease, deer and rabbit resistant and will attract hummingbirds and butterflies. A moist, well-drained area is a key feature for growing a healthy plant.

Adding to the dramatic effect is the glossy, bronze foliage that appears luxuriantly in spring. Easy to grow in moist, humusy, well-drained soil. This dwarf variety is a great edging plant and can add luster along ponds and to shady rock gardens.

Like all astilbes, the tiny blossoms are held in soft plumes above the pinnate foliage. The light pink panicles of ‘Europa' Astilbe add an elegant touch in any shady garden. ‘Europa' foliage is a glossy mid-green, and in late spring or early summer,...

(Astilbe arendsii) They are companions of ferns and our favorite annuals, impatiens--one of the few flowers that make big color in full or partial shade. These plume-flowered plants have ultra-handsome fern-like foliage, (usually dark glossy green) and...

This is not to be rushed. A 2 to 3 inch layer of mulch is sufficient but remember to take care not to cover any part of the stem of the plant with mulch. Cutting astilbes to within 6 inches of the ground after they has finished flowering helps the plant...

This procedure, called deadheading, encourages the astilbe plant to produce new foliage, keeping your plant looking attractive throughout the season. Espoma products are easy to use, just sprinkle around the base of the plant and water it in.

Lilac pink flowers bloom heavily in spring then rebloom in late summer to fall. Great for cut flowers too! PPAF. 'Scent and Sensibility' is perfect for low growing border, the city garden, and mixed with perennial plants for attracting butterflies and...

US Plant Patent #26,543. Fragrant white spherical flowers appear in mid-summer. Plants bloom on new wood so pruning is best done in early spring. Flower heads are unique looking, like pincushions, and are very attractive to bees, butterflies, and beneficial...

Flowering like crazy late spring into mid-fall, ‘Santos Purple's 12” spreading plants can lay out an island of super-rich color: massed in the sunny landscape, in the border, or mingling amid other perennials in a container.

Beautiful blooms will dazzle from early to late summer. Beautiful in a container! Full sun. 'Glass Slippers' Buddleia - This butterfly bush is covered from top to bottom in pale blue clusters.

With an upright growth habit, ‘Pearl Glam' dazzles with its pink flowers but saves the best for last with an autumn display of bright-purple berries. Pick a few stems to bring inside for the vase, too!

When the shorter days of fall are upon us, ‘Autumn Gold' busts out sunshine in bright, yellow 2" flowers that continue from September until November or hard frost, long after other sunflowers have called it quits.

We selected this Russian sage because of its strong stems and neat, upright habit. Rocketman produces very aromatic foliage, on strong stems each topped with large, lavender-blue flowers beginning to bloom in mid-summer and lasting through October.

Easy to grow in full sun to part shade, and tolerant of wet conditions. Provide steady moisture in extreme heat. Glossy green leaves turn wine-red in autumn. With bright ornamental berries, this native plant is very attractive to birds.

Blooms mid summer to fall. In Perovskia fashion, plant's stems retain calyxes long after flowers have quit, extending the color pleasure. Denim and Lace's sturdy, silvery stems are covered with large, fluffy, lavender-blue flowers, complemented by grey-green,...

Only 1-inch tall, but very fast spreading, with plenty of tiny white flowers in springtime. Very hardy and deer resistant. Easy to maintain, but keep moist during dry spells. Try these flat cushions of dense, moss-green for edging moist, shady nooks in...

The fragrance is sweet, intense, habit-forming. Cold-hardy to -40 F with no loss of flowering ability. Vigorous, quick to grow and tirelessly floriferous, this wisteria blooms three times a year, fragrantly flowering from early summer until fall defers...

U.S. Plant Patent #24,014. Flowers are very fragrant, bright red, magnolia-like, 2" across blooming in May. Pruning is recommended immediately after flowering to maintain shape. Blooms scent can be described as combination of pineapple, strawberry and...

This low-maintenance catmint keeps its blue-green, aromatic leaves neat through the summer. Violet-blue spikes top this low grower, lending a soft, muted feel to the garden. Awarded 2007 Perennial Plant of the Year by the Perennial Plant Association.

In midsummer, large, lacy heads of hydrangea-like flowers form along this cultivar's self-adhering stems, offering a moonlit display. With lovely pewter mottling on each heart-shaped leaf, this rarity is perfect for illuminating shadowy, difficult sites.

Shrubs produce an explosion of fragrant deep lavender-purple flowers in spring, and a steady show of blooms right up till frost. Deer-resistant, easily managed shrubs prefer sunny locations with moist, well-drained soil.

Spiraea japonica is superior landscape plant, and best used in borders, cottage gardens or hedges. Easy to grow in full sun, spirea tolerates a wide range of soils and is deer resistant.

An impressionist masterpiece. With a dreamy palette of flowers in glorious shades of soft and vivid pinks, rose, salmon, white, yellow, orange, soft purple and lovely bicolor pattern, Elise makes an indelible impression.

Also known as Lily of the Valley, once these plants are established, they require very little maintenance. They are lovely, have a slight scent and are deer resistant. They will thrive in shady and moist areas where they can be combined with hellebores,...