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Astilbe plants are a perennial favorite among many gardeners. They are an attractive addition to any landscape. Astilbes prefer a moist, rich soil in a partly shaded area. Astilbes will perform in full sun, but they must have enough water! The dark green, finely dissected foliage is attractive in all seasons, and makes a great background for the colorful plumes.

Astilbe flowers come in red, white, pink, and lavender tones. The size and shape of the plume varies depending on the variety. If you cut the plumes before they are completely open, they last very well as a cut flower. The plumes can also be used for drying. Many gardeners leave the faded plumes on the plant until the following spring to provide winter interest. For a tidier fall appearance, remove the faded flowers and let the interesting foliage fill the garden space.

Following is a list of astilbes that Johnson’s offers. Let us help you find the right astilbe for your planting needs.

VARIETY

FLOWER COLOR

BLOOM TIME

HEIGHT

COMMENTS

Early to Mid Red Blooming Varieties

a. 'Augustleuchten'

a. 'Etna'

a. 'Fanal'

a. 'Glut'

j. 'Montgomery'

j. 'Red Sentinel'

a. 'Spinell'

Red

Dark Red

Red

Intense Red

Bright Red

Deep Red

Carmine Red

M-L

28"

24"

30"

20"

36"

Reddish foliage

Bronze foliage

Red new growth

Open plume

Early to Mid Pink Blooming Varieties

a. 'Bressingham Beauty'

a. 'Cattleya'

j. 'Elisabeth'

'Erika'

'Europa'

a. 'Federsee'

r. 'Peech Blossom'

j. 'Rheinland'

Bright Salmon

Rose

Raspberry-Lilac

Pink

Bright Pink

Salmon Pink

Pink

M-L

30"

40"

24"

30"

24"

30"

20"

24"

Bronze foliage

Very early

Requires more water in hot, dry weather

Early to Mid White Blooming Varieties

a. 'Bridal Veil'

a. 'White Gloria'

a. 'Snowdrift'

j. 'Deutschland'

White

Pure White

White

M-L

18"

20"

18"

12-18"

Dense, fuzzy plume

Large plumed

Compact and vigorous

Mid to Late Blooming Varieties

c. 'Finale'

c. 'Intermezzo'

c. 'Pumila'

c. 'Veronica Klose'

c. 'Visions'

s. 'Atrorosea'

s. 'Darwin's Dream'

s. 'Bronze Elegance'

s. 'Henry Graafland'

s. 'Inshriach Pink'

s. 'Siska'

s. 'Sprite'

t. 'Supurba'

t. 'Purple Lance'

t. 'Ostrich plume'

Violet Pink

Salmon Pink

Lavender Rose

Rose Purple

Raspberry

Dark Rose

Deep Pink

Pink

Clear Pink

Light Pink

Purple Rose

Lavender Pink

Pink

L
L
L
L
L
L
M
M
M
L
L
M
L
L
M-L

20"
20"
12"
24"
15"
16"
10"
12"
16"
12"
10"
12"
36"
36"
30"

Very Late
Good Groundcover
Very late, good groundcover
Good Groundcover
Fragrant, fuzzy plumes

Dense plumes, dark green foliage
Bronze foliage
Dark green, finely cut leaf
Red Tinged foliage
Bronze foliage
1994 perennial of the year
Very late

Drooping plumes

Bloom Time:
E = (early June) M = Midseason (June - July) L = Late (July-August)