Hennie Graafland Star Astilbe is a dwarf mounding herbaceous perennial with shiny bronze green foliage. Feathery panicles of star shaped pale rose pink flowers bloom above the leaves in mid summer. Flowers best in part shade and rich, moist soils. Astilbe are deer and rabbit resistant.
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Origins: |
Japan |
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Height: |
1' - 1.5' |
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Spread: |
1.5' - 2' |
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Spacing: |
1.5' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 8 |
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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, Woodland Gardens, Wildlife Garden, Foundational Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Heuchera, Lenten Rose, Azalea
IMAGES: Photo by David J. Stang, Astilbe simplicifolia Hennie Graafland 1zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) © CANONIER, Astilbe (Prachtspiere) - panoramio, CC BY-SA 3.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
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