Brilliant electric green foliage emerges in early spring, soon maturing to a palette of burgundy, purple, and green. In fall, foliage turns vibrant gold, orange and russet colors. Group in flower beds or spot in mixed containers. Tolerates more sun than other varieties, making it much more versatile in the garden. An herbaceous perennia
Delft Lace’ has deep blue-green, waxy foliage that is covered with a silver-lacey overlay, much like the foliage of the ever-popular selection Visions. Flower buds emerge deep salmon-pink and open to a soft apricot-pink. Both the flower and leaf stems are red, adding another element of color. Introduced by Plants Nouveau.
A showy bloomer for beautiful summer color in shaded areas. Tall, feathery blooms of deep garnet-red valued for their light, airy quality rise above graceful mounds of bronze-green foliage. Thrives in dappled or full shade borders. Gorgeous in mass plantings. An herbaceous perennial.
Showy flower plumes and fern-like foliage are indispensable, especially when planted in masses. Deer and rabbit resistant.
Great shade plant with large lilac or mauve spikes. Deer resistant.
Visions blooms in mid-summer with large, plumy-raspberry pink flowers that really stand out from the foliage. It is slightly larger in stature than Astilbe chinensis Pumila, reaching a height of 15. Astilbes grow best in evenly moist soil.”
Feathery, raspberry-colored plumes bloom above bronze-green colored foliage. Attracts butterflies and is deer resistant.
Visions blooms in mid-summer with large, plumy-raspberry pink flowers that really stand out from the foliage. It is slightly larger in stature than Astilbe chinensis ‘Pumila’, reaching a height of 15″. Astilbes grow best in evenly moist soil.
Bright pink flower plumes adorn this outstanding bloomer. The smaller stature makes it perfect for containers or at the front of shaded beds. Wonderful in coolers climates, or where protected from hot afternoon sun. Herbaceous perennial.
Light pink flower plumes are striking against coarsely textured, blue-green foliage. The dense, upright form is perfect in a dappled shade border, woodland garden, or as a groundcover. An excellent cut flower, fresh or dried. Tolerates drier soils than other varieties. An herbaceous perennial.
Tall, feathery, white blooms above compact, deep bronze-green foliage. Valued for their airy quality, the flowers are excellent for cutting. Left in place, the dried seed heads add interest to the winter garden. A true gem for dappled shade gardens, this robust selection tolerates heat and dry periods. An herbaceous perennial.