ASTILBE SEEDS aka False Spirea or False Goat's Beard
Astilbe x arendsii and A. chinensis var. 'pumila'
Attracts butterflies - Provides a light, airy quality in shade gardens -
Perfect for moist, partly shaded borders - Combines beautifully with
Bergenia, Columbine, Coral Bells and Hosta
PR00712 SHOWSTAR
Astilbe Seeds
Astilbe x arendsii
Astilbes contribute a light and airy quality to the shade garden. The red, pink, cream or white blooms appear on plumelike flower clusters from May to July. Showstar is an outstanding dwarf form growing to only 14 inches tall. The compact, bushy plants can be used at the front of borders, at the edges of pools or in containers. Winter hardy to zone 4.
PR06205 BELLA
Astilbe Seeds
Astilbe x arendsii
Late spring and early summer blooming with attractive panicles of red to rose flowers (with an occasional white) on 20 inch tall plants. At home in moist shady borders, or at the edge of pools or ponds. Winter hardy to zone 4.
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PR02421 CHINESE
Astilbe Seeds
Astilbe chinensis var. 'pumila'
Low mats of handsome bronze-green foliage are topped by 15 inch upright panicles of lilac-pink flowers in August and September. Makes a wonderful ground cover for moist, shaded areas but is more tolerant of heat and temporary drought than other astilbes. Winter hardy to zone 4.
How to Plant ASTILBE Seeds
Sow seeds in cell packs or
flats, press into soil but do
not cover. Needs light to
germinate. Kept at 65-70° F. germination almost always
occurs within 4-5 weeks. If
not, put container inside a
zip-lock bag and refrigerate
for 4 weeks. Remove and
germinate at 65-70° F.
Comments: Part sun to light shade. Prefers rich, moist soils. Cut stems when plumes are half open for excellent cut flowers. Deer and rabbit resistant. Attracts butterflies.
