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| Common Name: | False Spirea | |
| Bloom color: | Pink | |
| Height: | 15" | |
| Bloom: | July-August | |
| Hardiness: | Zone 4-9 | |
| Light: | Sun to partial shade | |
| Soil: | Humus rich, well-drained soil | |
Why you need this plant: Compact variety of Astilbe that is adaptable to sun as well as shade, this tough perennial has arching blooms of pink flowers contrasted by the bronze-green foliage underneath. | ||
| Planting Info: Astilbe will tolerate a wide range of soil types, but prefer soils that are fertile, moist, and well-drained. They are heavy feeders. Fertilize in the spring before growth starts, and again, lightly, in the fall after the first frost. Use a 10-6-4 or a 10-10-10 fertilizer. Divide every 3 or 4 years to maintain vigorous plants. | ||
