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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. In 1933, Arends introduced 74 different Astilbe cultivars, and there have been hundreds since. About Astilbes: Easy to grow, tough and hardy, Astilbes are now a mainstay in...
  • Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
  • Mature Height: 20-24" tall
  • Common Name: False Spirea Gloria
  • Foliage Color: Green
  • Foliage: Fern like green foliage with red stems.
  • Advantages: Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Easy to Grow, Cut Flowers, Great for Mass Plantings
Vermont
Shelburne
Astilbe: Introduction and Cultivars
Some are arching and move with the slightest breeze, others are so upright they appear to be saluting the sun, yet others are more relaxed and less uniform.While most Astilbes prefer moist soil and shade, some can take heat and direct sunlight better...
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)

Astilbe needs well drained, but moist and highly organic soil; humusy forest gardens are a perfect example of where these plants will thrive, but these will tolerant drier soils than other Astilbes.
  • Sun Exposure: Full Shade, Partial Sun
  • Brand: Nature Hills Nursery
  • Flower Color: White
  • Foliage: Green
  • 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 ‘Visions in Pink' plumes offer a striking contrast against the coarsely textured, blue-green foliage. Shade Loving Soft Pink Plumes in Summer The Astilbe Chinensis Visions in Pink PP#118, 'Astilbe Chinensis', has clear soft pink plumes that light...
  • Foliage: Green
  • Flower Color: Pink
  • Growth Rate: Medium
  • Sun Exposure: Full Shade, Partial Sun
  • 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)

The flowers contrast wonderfully with the glossy foliage. In order to keep Astilbe looking good for the next year, do not cut it back in the winter, (the old foliage helps protect the plant from winter damage), but prune in early spring.
  • Growth Rate: Medium
  • Mature Spread: 12 - 18 inches
  • Soil Type: Normal, Sandy, Clay
  • Flower Color: Lavender-Raspberry
  • Mature Height: 12 - 15 inches
  • Foliage: Bronze, Deep Green
Nebraska
Omaha
Fanal Astilbe
Prices start at : 35.95 USD / #1 Container range: 2.3 - 3.7 quarts (2.5 - 4 liters)

In order to keep Astilbe looking good for the next year, do not cut it back in the winter, (the old foliage helps protect the plant from winter damage), but prune in early spring. Use ‘Fanal' Astilbe as beautiful cut flowers for a grand bouquet! Plant...
  • Foliage: Bronze
  • Growth Rate: Medium
  • Soil Type: Normal, Sandy, Clay
  • Flower Color: Red
  • Mature Height: 2 feet
Nebraska
Omaha
Visions in Red Astilbe
Prices start at : 35.95 USD / #1 Container range: 2.3 - 3.7 quarts (2.5 - 4 liters)

This Astilbe will tolerant full sun in cooler climates and attracts butterflies and humingbirds, but is disease, deer, and rabbit resistant. Pair with other mid summer blooming shade plants like Japanese Orchids, summer blooming Astilbes, or annuals.
  • Brand: Nature Hills Nursery
  • Flower Color: Red
  • Foliage: Green
  • Soil Type: Widely Adaptable
  • Mature Height: 20 - 30 inches
Nebraska
Omaha
Peach Blossom Astilbe
Prices start at : 29.95 USD / 5" Container

You can plant astilbe in groups in partly shaded gardens for maximum color and impact. Throughout the summer, lacy deep green foliage adds ferny texture to garden beds long after the blooms have faded.
  • Moisture: Average - Well drained
  • Flower Color: Pink
  • Growth Rate: Fast
  • Sun Exposure: Full Shade, Partial Sun
Nebraska
Omaha
Delft Lace Astilbe
Prices start at : 29.95 USD / 5" Container

The waxy foliage is a deep blue-green with a light silver overlay that gives it a unique look, and added excitement, as a seasonal garden player. Plants must have consistently moist soil; dryness leads to a quick demise, especially in the sun.
  • Flower Color: Light Pink
  • Mature Height: 24 - 36 inches
  • Brand: Nature Hills Nursery
  • Sun Exposure: Full Sun, Full Shade, Partial Sun
  • Mature Spread: 20 - 24 inches
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. Fluffy 2 to 3′ foot panicles of white, cream, pink, and carmine blooms.
  • Weight: N/A
  • Zones: 3
  • Growing Conditions: Shade Garden
  • Sow Method: Transplant
  • Packet: 50 seeds
  • categories: Flowers
Indiana
Westfield
Astilbe, Fanal
Prices start at : 11.99 USD / 1 Plant

This dwarf variety is a great edging plant and can add luster along ponds and to shady rock gardens. Fanal is the perfect choice for the deepest red astilbe blooms. Easy to grow in moist, humusy, well-drained soil.

12-18 inches

    • Genus: Astilbe
    • Planting Time: Fall, Spring
    • Life Cycle: Perennial
    • Spread: 12-18 inches
    • Height: 12-18 inches
    • Ornamental Use: Beds, Borders, Container, Decorative
    Pennsylvania
    Warminster
    Best Astilbe Varieties – Types Of Astilbe Good For Planting In Gardens
    Peruse any plant catalogue and you will find astilbe varieties for almost any taste. Among the many astilbe plant varieties are those with flowers of red, white, pink or lavender, but also different tones of foliar color.
    Ohio
    Willoughby
    Troubleshooting Astilbe Diseases: Overcoming Problems Growing Astilbe Plants
    Its beautiful, bright flowers grow from shiny foliage and can rise to 5 feet tall, depending on the species. If you see dead spots form on leaves, your astilbe may suffer from this leaf spot.
    Ohio
    Willoughby
    Astilbe Won\'t Bloom: Reasons For Astilbe Not Blooming
    A layer ofhelps keep the roots evenly moist. Read on to learn more about why an astilbe stopped blooming.You may be wondering how to keep astilbe blooming, especially if you notice yours isn't flowering like it was before.
    Ohio
    Willoughby
    Not Your Everyday Perennials: Bowman\'s Root and Silver Thistle
    Each article in the series will feature one sun-loving and one shade-loving plant. Adventurous gardeners love to experiment, and what better way than to explore some of the lesser-known perennials that don't usually inhabit the local greenhouse.
    California
    El Segundo
    Blue Bird Rose of Sharon
    Prices start at : 7.99 USD / each

    Loaded with an abundance of violet-blue flowers with ruby-red centers, Blue Bird is ideal as a hedge, foundation or specimen planting. Full to parital sun. One of its most exciting attributes is its long bloom time from mid-summer to frost which occurs...
    • Season Color: Summer
    • Plant Lighting: Full Sun
    • Spread: 6'
    • Deer Resistant: Yes
    • Zones: 5-5
    Illinois
    Bloomington
    Astilbe Winter Care: How To Winterize Astilbe Plants
    Is a tough flowering perennial that is hardy from USDA zones 3 through 9. Eventually, the flowers will dry on the stalks but should stay in place.freestar.queue.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-300x250-ATF-1"); });When winterizing astilbe...
    Ohio
    Willoughby
    Bloom Time For Astilbe Plants: When Does Astilbe Bloom
    After a few years, you will need towhen they start to get crowded. Read on to learn more.because they are one of the few garden gems that bloom so brightly in. The trick to extending astilbe plant bloom time is to install aConsider the varieties “Europa”...
    Ohio
    Willoughby
    Tips On Feeding Astilbe: Learn About Fertilizer For Astilbe Plants
    It prefers shade and moist, loamy soil, meaning it can go in those areas where other plants often languish. If you're planting for the first time, rake your fertilizer for astilbe plants into the soil a couple weeks ahead of time.
    Ohio
    Willoughby
    Astilbe Companion Planting: Companion Plants For Astilbe
    But what else can go in those spaces with it? Is a fantastic plant to have in your flower garden. Some other plants whose blooming times and growing needs work well with astilbe include:
    Ohio
    Willoughby
    Container Grown Astilbe – Tips On Growing Astilbe In Pots
    If you want to grow more than one astilbe, look for a larger container.Fill the container with a good quality commercial potting mix, or create your own with a combination ofor sand.
    Ohio
    Willoughby
    How To Grow Astilbes: Planting And Caring For Astilbe Plants
    Astilbes prefer rich, organic type soil. Astilbe flowers range in color, from whites to dark purples, though most are pastel.freestar.queue.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-300x250-ATF-1"); });In addition, different varieties bloom at different...
    Ohio
    Willoughby
    Astilbe Propagation Methods – How To Propagate Astilbe Plants
    For faster plants and bigger bloom displays, the best way of propagating astilbe plants is through division. Astilbe plant propagation from the rhizomes is quick and easy and you can even save the fall harvested rhizomes in well-draining containers indoors...
    Ohio
    Willoughby
    Astilbe Bare Roots – Learn About Bare Root Planting Of Astilbe
    If not, add a little water.Bare root planting of astilbe is fairly easy, as long as you remember to keep the roots damp. When you first get the plants, inspect the roots and clip out any that are broken or damaged.The next step is to dig large planting...
    Ohio
    Willoughby
    Dividing Astilbe Plants: How To Transplant Astilbe In The Garden
    The next step in moving astilbe plants is to shovel out the root balls, working a few inches away from the plant.Remove the astilbe plant from the soil, keeping the root ball attached to the plant.
    Ohio
    Willoughby
    Black Flowered Geranium (Pelargonium glaucifolium)
    Prices start at : 14.95 USD / 2.5" Pot Size

    Like any geranium, it can tolerate some dryness and prefers to be grown in full sun. Supplies are limited. The leaves have a bluish cast and grow with ruffled edges. Blooming in late winter and throughout the spring season, the flowers have dark maroon...
    • Minimum Temperature Indoors: 35
    • Plant Type: Fragrant
    • Hardiness Zone: 10
    • Grows to: 12-14"
    Connecticut
    Danielson
    Hellebore Orientalis
    Prices start at : 21.95 USD / 1 Gal

    Leaves, stems and roots are poisonous. Flowers usually appear in clusters of 1-4 on thick stems rising above the foliage. New plants can be obtained from division of the clumps (best in spring) and from seedlings which grow up around the plants as a result...
    Maryland
    Bowie
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