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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Plant Height: 16 to 18 inches (40-45 cm)
Plant Spread: 12 to 15 inches (30-38cm)
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink
Red
Flower Time: Summer
Foliage Mound Height: 12 to 14 inches (30-35 cm)
Underground structures: Rhizome
Dynamic Accumulator: P (Phosphorus)
Ca (Calcium)
Mg (Magnesium)
S (Sulfur)
Fe (Iron)
Na (Sodium)
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PBR; PPAF20070079411
Parentage: Sprite x Fanal

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Common names
  • False Spirea
  • Japanese Astilbe
  • Star Astilbe
  • Astilbe
Also sold as:
  • Astilbe simplicifolia 'Key West'

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Location: Farmer Johns Greenhouse, Farmington Hills, MI
Date: 2010-06-28
Location: Scarborough, ON
Date: 2023-07-18
First bloom ever
Location: Farmer Johns Greenhouse, Farmington Hills, MI
Date: 2010-06-28
Location: Farmer Johns Greenhouse, Farmington Hills, MI
Date: 2010-06-28
Location: Farmer Johns Greenhouse, Farmington Hills, MI
Date: 2010-06-28
Location: Farmer Johns Greenhouse, Farmington Hills, MI
Date: 2010-06-28
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Plant Events from our members
aspenhill On April 23, 2014 Obtained plant
ADR - qty 5
MissMew On July 4, 2022 Transplanted
Moved from Back Path West to Back South East
MissMew On June 3, 2018 Transplanted
Moved from Back Path East to north side of rock garden
MissMew From June 18, 2017 to May 26, 2018 Obtained plant
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