Astilbe chinensis ‘Delft Lace’
Delft Lace’ has deep blue-green, waxy foliage that is covered with a silver-lacey overlay. 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.
Astilbe x arendsii ‘Fanal’
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.
Astilbe japonica ‘Montgomery’
Showy flower plumes and fern-like foliage are indispensable, especially when planted in masses. Deer and rabbit resistant.
Astilbe chinensis ‘Visions in Pink’
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.
Astilbe chinensis ‘Visions in White’
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.
Astilbe chinensis ‘Visions Volcano’
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.
Centaurea cyanus
A low mound of grey-green leaves display shaggy deep amethyst purple flowers.
Baptisia australis
Indigo-blue spikes of pea-like flowers on bushy green foliage.
Baptisia ‘Blueberry Sundae’
Decadence® Blueberry Sundae Baptisia has deep indigo blue flowers that provide an excellent floral display that occurs in late spring to early summer. The deep blue-green foliage forms a more compact, upright mound to 3′ tall at maturity. Blueberry Sundae is a vigorous grower, and the foliage looks great all summer. Ornamental seed pods extend the season of interest into fall. Baptisia is easy to grow and will thrive with little maintenance, and is great in meadow plantings, as a backdrop in borders or as a specimen. Plants are very long-lived once established.
Baptisia hybrid ‘Pink Truffles’
Decadence® Deluxe Pink Truffles Baptisia has clear soft pink blossoms with a pale-yellow keel that are produced in late spring. The flowers are the perfect complement to peonies, bleeding hearts and other spring bloomers. Its compact, shorter habit makes it easy to fit into any garden. Baptisia is easy to grow and will thrive with little maintenance, and is great in meadow plantings, as a backdrop in borders or as a specimen. Plants are very long-lived once established.
