General Plant Information (Edit)
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: 10 to 12 inches (25-30cm)
Plant Spread: 12 to 16 inches (30-40cm)
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink
Flower Time: Summer
Foliage Mound Height: 6 to 8 inches (15-20cm)
Underground structures: Rhizome
Dynamic Accumulator: P (Phosphorus)
Ca (Calcium)
Mg (Magnesium)
S (Sulfur)
Fe (Iron)
Na (Sodium)
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Awards and Recognitions: RHS AGM

Trade name information:
Trade Name: Bronze Elegance
Cultivar name: 'Bronce Elegans'
Common names
  • Astilbe Simplicifolia hybrid
  • False Spirea
  • Japanese Astilbe
  • Star Astilbe
  • Astilbe

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