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: 18 to 28 inches (45-70cm)
Plant Spread: 12 to 18 inches (30-45cm)
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: White
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Underground structures: Rhizome
Dynamic Accumulator: P (Phosphorus)
Ca (Calcium)
Mg (Magnesium)
S (Sulfur)
Fe (Iron)
Na (Sodium)
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Other: Divide every 3-4 years when overcrowding occurs.
Awards and Recognitions: RHS AGM

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Common names
  • Astilbe
  • False Spirea
Also sold as:
  • Bridal Veil
  • Astilbe x arendsii 'Brautschleier'

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Location: West Jefferson, North Carolina
Date: 2021-06-29
Location: Maine
Date: 2014-07-03
Location: Porch garden/now Bluestone garden
Date: 2010-0617
Expanded nicely.
Location: Porch garden/now Bluestone garden
Date: 2010-0620
With Japanese iris 'Gusto'.
Location: Maine
Date: 2013-06-26
Location: Kitchen hosta garden - morning sun only.
Date: 2007-0626
Growing and blooming well in mostly shade.
Location: My garden in Kalama, Wa. Zone 8
Date: 2013-06-20
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Date: 2018-06-24
Location: Work area
Date: 2012-0723
Sending as trade.
Location: Work area
Date: 2012-0723
Location: Work area
Date: 2012-0723
Showing the height to be 28".
Location: Work area
Date: 2011-10-26
Divided with a saw.
Location: Farmer Johns Greenhouse, Farmington Hills, MI
Date: 2010-06-28

Courtesy Crownsville Nursery
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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: My garden in Kalama, Wa. Zone 8
Date: 2014-05-27
  • Uploaded by Joy

Image Courtesy of Bloomin Designs Nursery Used with Permission
  • Uploaded by vic
Location: Farmer Johns Greenhouse, Farmington Hills, MI
Date: 2010-06-28
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