• Close-up of vibrant pink and purple astilbe flowers with delicate feathery plumes in soft focus.
  • Close-up of three bare Astilbe roots, revealing their fibrous texture and readiness for planting.
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Astilbe Roots - Pink & Purple Mix

Long-lasting feathery plumes, plus deer and rabbit resistant

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About the Variety

Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Prefers Dappled Shade
Morning Sun Only
Prefers Moist Soil
Clay Soil Tolerant
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Borders
Perfect for Dried Flowers
Reduces Erosion
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Astilbe arendsii

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Partial Shade

BLOOM SEASON

  • Summer through Late Summer

GROWTH HABIT

  • Clumping

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 32 to 40 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Mix

COLOR

  • Mixed

Pollinators love the giant feathery plumes of astilbes. This pink and purple mix is a delight to behold with colors so bright and cheerful you can't look away. You'll love the way it enhances cut arrangements and works beautifully with white, yellow and light colored flowers.

  • • Long-lasting Large, Fluffy and Feathery Plumes
  • • Bright and Showy Bee & Butterfly Attractor, Rabbit and Deer Resistant
  • • Low Maintenance, Prefers Partial Shade and Heavy Shade Tolerant

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

PLANTING DEPTH

  • Top of the root should be 1 inch below the soil line

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 18 to 24 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8

COVERAGE

Amount Recommended Coverage
4 Roots / Ships in Spring Up to 1 Sq. Ft
8 Roots / Ships in Spring Up to 2 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Astilbe Planting Guide to learn more.

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Astilbe Roots - Pink & Purple Mix

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Astilbe Roots - Pink & Purple Mix FAQs

What size bulbs will I receive with Pink & Purple Mix Astilbe?

Pink & Purple Mix Astilbe roots have 2 to 3 eyes per root.

What is Pink & Purple Mix Astilbe also known as?

Pink & Purple Mix Astilbe is also known as False Spirea.

Is Pink & Purple Mix Astilbe resistant to animals or disease?

Pink & Purple Mix Astilbe is deer resistant and rabbit resistant, meaning deer and rabbits generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

What type of bulb is Pink & Purple Mix Astilbe grown from?

Pink & Purple Mix Astilbe is grown from a root.

How big will the blooms on Pink & Purple Mix Astilbe get?

The blooms on Pink & Purple Mix Astilbe grow 18 to 24 in wide.

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