Europa Japanese Astilbe is a clumping herbaceous perennial with deeply divided dark green fern-like foliage. Feathery tufts of light pink panicles bloom above the leaves in late spring into summer. Flowers best in part shade and rich, moist soils. Astilbe are deer and rabbit resistant.
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Height: |
1.5' - 2' |
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Spread: |
1' - 2' |
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Spacing: |
1.5' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 9 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Pink |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Water regularly, keep soils moist to prevent burning or foliage decline. Powdery mildew and wilt may occur. Watch for japanese beetles.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Foundational Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Heuchera, Lenten Rose, Azalea
IMAGES: Uleli, Astilbe 'Europa', CC BY-SA 3.0, (2) Kor!An (Андрей Корзун), Astilbe 'Europa' 01, CC BY-SA 3.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
