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Gloria Astilbe
Prices start at : 17.98 USD / Bag of 3

Its plush, feathery flowers appear on dark red stems and are slightly fragrant. They must have plenty of moisture, so choose your locations carefully. About Astilbes: Easy to grow, tough and hardy, Astilbes are now a mainstay in all good perennial gardens.
  • Foliage: Fern like green foliage with red stems.
  • Neonicotinoid-Free: Yes
  • Soil Moisture: Average, Moist/Wet
  • Ideal Region: Northeast, Midwest, West, Pacific Northwest
  • Planting Depth: Plant so that the top of the root is 1" below the soil line
  • Planting Time: Fall
Vermont
Shelburne
Astilbe: Introduction and Cultivars
Astilbe tend to look best when planted in groupings, since the bloom colors are all in the same color family and complement each other nicely.If you can imagine, Astilbes can be as small as 10 inches tall such as.
California
El Segundo
Visions in White Astilbe
Prices start at : 35.95 USD / #1 Container range: 2.3 - 3.7 quarts (2.5 - 4 liters)

For maximum color and impact, mass astilbe in groups in partly shaded gardens. These mid summer blooming beauties are also ideal for containers, and gardens on the edge of woodlands.
  • Sun Exposure: Full Shade, Partial Sun
  • Flower Color: White
  • Foliage: Green
  • Growth Rate: Medium
  • Soil Type: Widely Adaptable
Nebraska
Omaha
Visions in Pink Astilbe
Prices start at : 35.95 USD / #1 Container range: 2.3 - 3.7 quarts (2.5 - 4 liters)

The summer lacy deep green foliage adds a ferny texture to garden beds long after the blooms have faded. The ‘Visions in Pink' plumes offer a striking contrast against the coarsely textured, blue-green foliage.
  • Brand: Nature Hills Nursery
  • Foliage: Green
  • Flower Color: Pink
  • Growth Rate: Medium
  • Mature Height: 20 - 30 inches
Nebraska
Omaha
Visions Astilbe
Prices start at : 35.95 USD / #1 Container range: 2.3 - 3.7 quarts (2.5 - 4 liters)

A moist, well-drained area is a key feature for growing a healthy plant. Although this Astilbe is more tolerant of dry soil than other Astilbes, do not allow it to dry out. Astilbe is considered to be diesease, deer and rabbit resistant and will attract...
  • Mature Spread: 12 - 18 inches
  • Botanical Name: Astilbe chinensis 'Visions'
  • Brand: Nature Hills Nursery
  • Mature Height: 12 - 15 inches
  • Growth Rate: Medium
  • Soil Type: Normal, Sandy, Clay
Nebraska
Omaha
Fanal Astilbe
Prices start at : 35.95 USD / #1 Container range: 2.3 - 3.7 quarts (2.5 - 4 liters)

Red Flowers Above Lacy Bronze Foliage The Astilbe ‘Fanal', Astilbe arendsii, is a colorful feathery flower with deep red blooms and lacy deep green or bronze-green foliage. Do not allow Astilbe ‘Fanal' to dry out.
  • Growth Rate: Medium
  • Mature Height: 2 feet
  • Mature Spread: 18 - 23 inches
  • Botanical Name: Astilbe arendsii 'Fanal'
  • Brand: Nature Hills Nursery
Nebraska
Omaha
Visions in Red Astilbe
Prices start at : 35.95 USD / #1 Container range: 2.3 - 3.7 quarts (2.5 - 4 liters)

Red Plumes Over Bronze Foliage The Astilbe Chinensis Visions in Red PP#119, 'Chinensis Visions', produces large rusty maroon red flowers that are tinted with a faint rosy tone that is ever-changing as the flower plume matures throughout the summer.
  • Growth Rate: Medium
  • Sun Exposure: Full Shade, Partial Sun
  • Mature Height: 20 - 30 inches
  • Botanical Name: Astilbe chinensis 'Vision in Red'
  • Brand: Nature Hills Nursery
Nebraska
Omaha
Peach Blossom Astilbe
Prices start at : 29.95 USD / 5" Container

These spring blooming beauties are ideal for borders, containers, and gardens on the edge of woodlands. Astilbe is admired for its attractive foliage and elegant flower plumes, attracting butterfiles and hummingbirds.
  • Growth Rate: Fast
  • Sun Exposure: Full Shade, Partial Sun
  • Brand: Nature Hills Nursery
  • Moisture: Average - Well drained
Nebraska
Omaha
Delft Lace Astilbe
Prices start at : 29.95 USD / 5" Container

Though they are easy to grow, Astilbes have one critical requirement--lots of water. Astilbes are long-lived perennials that are most comfortable when grown in rich soil and light shade to filtered sun.
  • Foliage: Blue green
  • Flower Color: Light Pink
  • Growth Rate: Medium
  • Brand: Nature Hills Nursery
  • Soil Type: Widely adaptable
Nebraska
Omaha
Bella Mix, Astilbe Seeds
Prices start at : 22.00 USD / 1,000 Seeds

Sow February through April to have flowers in 6 months, or over winter for flowers from June through August. For shaded and partly shaded areas. Fluffy 2 to 3′ foot panicles of white, cream, pink, and carmine blooms.
  • Packet: 50 seeds
  • Sow Depth: 1/4"
  • Growing Conditions: Shade Garden
  • Weight: N/A
  • Botanical Name: Astilbe
  • Size: 1,000 Seeds
Indiana
Westfield
Astilbe, Fanal
Prices start at : 11.99 USD / 1 Plant

Adding to the dramatic effect is the glossy, bronze foliage that appears luxuriantly in spring. This dwarf variety is a great edging plant and can add luster along ponds and to shady rock gardens.
  • Ornamental Use: Beds, Borders, Container, Decorative
  • Genus: Astilbe
  • Resistant To: Cold, Deer
  • Planting Time: Fall, Spring
  • Height: 12-18 inches
  • Sun: Full Shade, Part Sun
Pennsylvania
Warminster
Best Astilbe Varieties – Types Of Astilbe Good For Planting In Gardens
They provide me with a nearly foolproof solution for the shady and low light areas of my garden. Noted for their finely dissected foliage and airy plumes, these shade lovers brighten any dark area of the garden and are notably easy to grow and cultivate.
Ohio
Willoughby
Troubleshooting Astilbe Diseases: Overcoming Problems Growing Astilbe Plants
Powdery mildew is one of the astilbe diseases that can eventually kill the plants.is another of the diseases of astilbe that can prove fatal to the plant if you don't treat it. Both can present serious problems growing astilbe in the garden.freestar.queue.push(function()...
Ohio
Willoughby
Astilbe Won\'t Bloom: Reasons For Astilbe Not Blooming
Is one of America's most loved ornamental plants, and with good reason. Although astilbe doesn't usually need much pruning, removing spent blooms and flower stalks throughout the blooming season helps keep the plant neat.
Ohio
Willoughby
Astilbe Winter Care: How To Winterize Astilbe Plants
Is a tough flowering perennial that is hardy from USDA zones 3 through 9. You can then cut back all the dead material in early spring to make way for new growth. Keep reading to learn about care for astilbe plants in winter and how to winterize astilbe.Astilbe...
Ohio
Willoughby
Bloom Time For Astilbe Plants: When Does Astilbe Bloom
Do not plant them in full sun. The trick to extending astilbe plant bloom time is to install aConsider the varieties “Europa” (pale pink), “Avalanche” (white), or Fanal (deep red) if you want astilbe with late spring or early summer bloom time.For...
Ohio
Willoughby
Tips On Feeding Astilbe: Learn About Fertilizer For Astilbe Plants
Flowering plants needfertilizer for astilbe plants with a middle number that's at least as high as the other two numbers, like 5-10-5 or 10-10-10.Simply sprinkle a handful of granules on the soil.
Ohio
Willoughby
Astilbe Companion Planting: Companion Plants For Astilbe
Even better, it actually prefers shade and acidic soil, meaning it'll bring life and color to a part of your garden that might be hard to fill. But what else can go in those spaces with it?
Ohio
Willoughby
Container Grown Astilbe – Tips On Growing Astilbe In Pots
Read on to learn about growing astilbe in containers.If you want to grow one plant, start with a container with a width of at least 16 inches and a depth of about 12 inches. If you want to grow more than one astilbe, look for a larger container.Fill the...
Ohio
Willoughby
How To Grow Astilbes: Planting And Caring For Astilbe Plants
Likely the focal point of your shady summer flower bed, astilbe flowers can be recognized by their tall, fluffy plumes that tower above frilly, fern-like foliage in the shade garden.
Ohio
Willoughby
Astilbe Propagation Methods – How To Propagate Astilbe Plants
By year two, the plumes will form and mature, good sized plants will be produced. Consider the lighting of the new location. Knowing how to propagate astilbe is easy and adds more of these enchanting plants to your garden.Astilbe grow from rhizomes, which...
Ohio
Willoughby
Astilbe Bare Roots – Learn About Bare Root Planting Of Astilbe
This is why growers ship the plants with their roots packed in moist material: they dry out very easily.If you have the plants shipped to you, open the package the minute it arrives and check to make certain the roots are damp.
Ohio
Willoughby
Dividing Astilbe Plants: How To Transplant Astilbe In The Garden
The holes should be some 8 inches deep and as wide as the root balls of the new transplants. For more information on dividing astilbe plants, read on.You can transplant most flowers, including astilbe, whenever you want to give them more advantageous...
Ohio
Willoughby
Double Mock Orange
Prices start at : 6.95 USD / each

This improved mock orange hybrid blooms profusely during May and June. 1 1/2-2 foot plants. Very fragrant double white flowers 2 inches across adorn each slender, gracefully erect branch.
  • Spread: 6'
  • Season Color: Spring, Summer
  • Zones: 4-8
  • Genus: Philadelphus x virginalis
Illinois
Bloomington
Harry Lauder\'s Walking Stick
Prices start at : 39.99 USD / each

Grows up to 7'. Especially interesting in the winter when the twisted branches are in full view. Sub-zero hardy. Grows well in sun or shade. We send 1 1/4 - 1 1/2' trees. No the stems are not malformed! They grow naturally in this bizarre twisted tortured...
  • Spread: 5'
  • Plant Lighting: Full Sun, Partial Sun/Shade
  • Colors: Yellow
  • Genus: Corylus avellana 'Contorted'
Illinois
Bloomington
Ginkgo Autumn Gold
Prices start at : 74.95 USD / 3-4 Feet

Bio-tone is a gardeners best friend and can help guarantee your success. Ginko Autumn Gold produces unique fan-shaped green foliage that turns brilliant golden yellow in fall. A 2 to 3 inch layer of mulch is sufficient but remember to take care not to...
Maryland
Bowie
Red Bells Enkianthus
Prices start at : 7.79 USD / each

In the summer, the pleasing green foliage makes a nice backdrop for perennials in partially shaded areas. The foliage then turns brilliant orange in the fall. Prefers moist yet well drained soil and will grow to 4' tall with a 6' spread.
  • Colors: Red
  • Plant Lighting: Partial Sun/Shade, Full Shade
  • Genus: Enkianthus campanulatus ‘Red Bells'
  • Max Height (feet): 4
Illinois
Bloomington