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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.
  • Foliage: Green
  • Brand: Nature Hills Nursery
  • Soil Type: Widely Adaptable
  • Botanical Name: Astilbe chinensis 'Vision in White'
  • Flower Color: White
Nebraska
Omaha
Visions in Pink Astilbe
Prices start at : 35.95 USD / #1 Container range: 2.3 - 3.7 quarts (2.5 - 4 liters)

These mid summer blooming beauties are ideal for borders, containers, and gardens on the edge of woodlands. For maximum color and impact, mass astilbe in groups in partly shaded gardens, though this one can tolerant some morning sun or full sun in cooler...
  • Brand: Nature Hills Nursery
  • Sun Exposure: Full Shade, Partial Sun
  • Growth Rate: Medium
  • Foliage: Green
  • Soil Type: Widely Adaptable
Nebraska
Omaha
Visions Astilbe
Prices start at : 35.95 USD / #1 Container range: 2.3 - 3.7 quarts (2.5 - 4 liters)

Astilbe ‘Visions' blooms in July and is 15” tall and has a plant width of 12-18”. I t is most successfully grown in a shady area, but can tolerate some morning sun. Although this Astilbe is more tolerant of dry soil than other Astilbes, do not allow...
  • Brand: Nature Hills Nursery
  • Foliage: Bronze, Deep Green
  • Mature Height: 12 - 15 inches
  • Growth Rate: Medium
  • Soil Type: Normal, Sandy, Clay
  • Foliage Color: Blue-Green
Nebraska
Omaha
Fanal Astilbe
Prices start at : 35.95 USD / #1 Container range: 2.3 - 3.7 quarts (2.5 - 4 liters)

The foliage in spring is mahogany, but as autumn approaches, the blooms turn to shades of brown that look wonderful in winter snowscapes. Astilbe is considered to be deer resistant and will attract hummingbirds.
  • Botanical Name: Astilbe arendsii 'Fanal'
  • Mature Height: 2 feet
  • Foliage: Bronze
  • Flower Color: Red
  • Growth Rate: Medium
Nebraska
Omaha
Visions in Red Astilbe
Prices start at : 35.95 USD / #1 Container range: 2.3 - 3.7 quarts (2.5 - 4 liters)

The ‘Visions in Red' plumes offer a striking contrast against the lacy, bronze-green foliage. Drifts of this ‘Visions in Red' Astilbe are stunning as the deep red buds open into purplish-red plumes.
  • Foliage: Green
  • Botanical Name: Astilbe chinensis 'Vision in Red'
  • Sun Exposure: Full Shade, Partial Sun
  • Soil Type: Widely Adaptable
  • Brand: Nature Hills Nursery
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.
  • Flower Color: Pink
  • Botanical Name: Astilbe 'Peach Blossom'
  • Growth Rate: Fast
  • Moisture: Average - Well drained
Nebraska
Omaha
Delft Lace Astilbe
Prices start at : 29.95 USD / 5" Container

This new variety is reported to have more attractive foliage and stronger flower stems than 'Peach Blossom'. Its bright-red stems rise above blue-green leaves, holding plumes of apricot-pink flowers trimmed with deep salmon pink buds.
  • Flower Color: Light Pink
  • Brand: Nature Hills Nursery
  • Growth Rate: Medium
  • Mature Height: 24 - 36 inches
  • Sun Exposure: Full Sun, Full Shade, Partial Sun
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.
  • Sow Depth: 1/4"
  • Size: 1,000 Seeds
  • Botanical Name: Astilbe
  • Packet: 50 seeds
  • Growing Conditions: Shade Garden
  • Dimensions: N/A
Indiana
Westfield
Pink Hammock Shrubverbena, Small-Headed Lantana
Prices start at : 5.99 USD

This durable and reliable perennial, a tropical shrub-like perennial in this case, moderately drought tolerant, deer resistant, salt tolerant, and is generally pest free. Lantana are only second to Porterweed in our garden for their ability to attract...
  • Native To / Origin: US - extreme S Florida and the southernmost portions of the Lower Rio Grande Valley in Texas and Mexico
  • Salt Tolerance: Moderate soil salt tolerance, low aerosol salt tolerance
  • pH Range: Neutral, Mildly Alkaline, Alkaline
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 10,11
  • Soil & Moisture: Well-draining, average moist soils. Do not keep overly wet or soggy.
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Mostly sunny
Louisiana
Merryville
Astilbe, Fanal
Prices start at : 11.99 USD / 1 Plant

Fanal is the perfect choice for the deepest red astilbe blooms. Adding to the dramatic effect is the glossy, bronze foliage that appears luxuriantly in spring. Easy to grow in moist, humusy, well-drained soil.

12-18 inches

    • Life Cycle: Perennial
    • Bloom Season: Spring, Summer
    • Genus: Astilbe
    • Spread: 12-18 inches
    • Zone: 3-8
    • Height: 12-18 inches
    Pennsylvania
    Warminster
    Best Astilbe Varieties – Types Of Astilbe Good For Planting In Gardens
    Some cultivars to try for smaller areas or low profile plants might be ‘Visions,' ‘ Pumila' or ‘Hennie Graafland.'‘Pumila is on the smaller side at 12 inches with lovely purple flower spikes.
    Ohio
    Willoughby
    Troubleshooting Astilbe Diseases: Overcoming Problems Growing Astilbe Plants
    Put them in the garbage rather than the compost to avoid spreading the disease. A plant with wilt has brown sunken areas on the lower section of stem.If your plant suffers from any of these diseases of astilbe, your best bet is to remove and destroy the...
    Ohio
    Willoughby
    Astilbe Won\'t Bloom: Reasons For Astilbe Not Blooming
    However, this isn't a requirement and unlike many blooming plants,won't promote more blooms. The soil shouldn't be allowed to become bone dry and may require more frequent irrigation during hot, dry weather.
    Ohio
    Willoughby
    Astilbe Winter Care: How To Winterize Astilbe Plants
    Astilbe winter care is as simple as that – plenty of water before the frost and a good layer of mulch to keep it there.When winterizing astilbe plants, there are a couple routes you can take with the flowers.astilbe won't encourage new flowers, so you...
    Ohio
    Willoughby
    Bloom Time For Astilbe Plants: When Does Astilbe Bloom
    Some bloom in late spring, others bloom mid-summer, and the late season astilbe plants bloom late summer or early fall. Do not plant them in full sun. Treat them right and you will have astilbe plant blooms all summer long.
    Ohio
    Willoughby
    Tips On Feeding Astilbe: Learn About Fertilizer For Astilbe Plants
    Unlike theyou might normally plant there, however, astilbe also produces vibrant, beautiful fronds of flowers, bringing color to those dark areas.What's more, the fronds will dry and last into the winter, making for an even more welcome splash of color.
    Ohio
    Willoughby
    Astilbe Companion Planting: Companion Plants For Astilbe
    Keep reading to learn about astilbe companion planting and plants that grow well with astilbe., so finding plants that grow well with astilbe means finding plants with similar soil and light requirements.
    Ohio
    Willoughby
    Purple corn color
    Price : CALL

    It is easily water-soluble or 1,2-dihydroxypropane-soluble or enthanol-soluble or acetocopal-soluble,etc. It is oil-insoluble. Cyanidin-3 -glucoside and other Cyanidin pigment are the main parts of the Purple Corn Color.We can see red to purple red liquid...
    Heilongjiang
    DaXingAnLing
    Container Grown Astilbe – Tips On Growing Astilbe In Pots
    Be sure the container has at least one drainage hole.freestar.queue.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-300x250-ATF-1"); });If you want to save yourself some time, purchase starter plants at a greenhouse or nursery.
    Ohio
    Willoughby
    How To Grow Astilbes: Planting And Caring For Astilbe Plants
    They can also be divided about every four years as needed.Proper care for astilbe plants and the right location can result in delicate, long-lasting blooms in the spring and summer garden.
    Ohio
    Willoughby
    Astilbe Propagation Methods – How To Propagate Astilbe Plants
    Plant the divisions at the same depth in which they were harvested. After all danger of frost has passed, transplant the seedlings to a protected, partially shady area of the garden in well amended soil that is loose, nutrient rich and well draining.freestar.queue.push(function()...
    Ohio
    Willoughby
    Astilbe Fanal
    Prices start at : 17.95 USD / 1 Gal

    Espoma products are easy to use, just sprinkle around the base of the plant and water it in. We do not recommend using straight topsoil or compost as a back-fill soil because more times than not these products will retain entirely to much moisture and...
    Maryland
    Bowie
    Astilbe Bare Roots – Learn About Bare Root Planting Of Astilbe
    You should never allow them to dry out. The hole should be deep enough to accommodate them, but the uppermost root should be just below the soil surface. Astilbe bare root plants won't have any leaves or flowers that can be knocked off in transport.Still,...
    Ohio
    Willoughby
    Dividing Astilbe Plants: How To Transplant Astilbe In The Garden
    This is an important step in astilbe transplanting since watering loosens the roots, making it easier to remove them from the ground.Before you start astilbe transplanting, dig generous holes for the transplants.
    Ohio
    Willoughby
    Astilbe Snowdrift
    Prices start at : 17.95 USD / 1 GAL

    After back filling and lightly compacting the 50/50 mix of existing soil and compost give the Astilbe Snowdrift a good deep watering. Mulching helps to keep weeds away which will compete with your new investment for water and nutrients.
    Maryland
    Bowie
    Table Mountain Ice Plant
    Prices start at : 29.95 USD / 5" Container

    ‘Table Mountain' is said to be an improvement of Delosperma ‘Coperi'. This Delosperma has a plant spread of 18” and a height of 2-3”. For best results, plant ‘Table Mountain' in a sunny area, with some afternoon shade, with well- drained soil.
    • Soil Type: Normal to Sandy
    • Foliage: Evergreen
    • Flower Color: Fuchsia
    • Botanical Name: Delosperma 'Table Mountain'
    • Mature Height: 2 - 3 inches
    Nebraska
    Omaha
    Smokey Dawn Camellia
    Prices start at : 14.99 USD

    For more on growing Camellias as container plants see the following article by Dan Gill with LSU Agcenter: Camellias are Outstanding in Containers . Preferably a few hours in the morning, in the late afternoon, or filtered light, like through a pine,...
    • Indoor Light: Early or late direct sunlight, Cool sunlight, High
    • Fertilizing: Use a balanced, slow release, nonburning fertilizer for acid loving plants.
    • Container Size: 4.5 inch / 20 fl.oz. / 591 ml
    • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 7,8,9
    • Grows To: 8-10'H x 4-6'W
    • Pruning: Once the Camellia flowering season has ended in mid-late spring, before buds set in summer.
    Louisiana
    Merryville