Astilbe japonica 'Peach Blossom'
False Spirea
USDA Hardiness Zone 4-8
Feathery, salmon-pink flowers that seem to cover the glossy, green foliage.
Height
16-20 Inches
Spread
15 Inches
Color
Pink/Red
Interesting Notes
One of Georg Arends first cultivars, released in 1903.
Bloom Time
June-July (early to mid)
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips
Requires constant moisture to perform at best.
When to Divide
early spring or fall, divide every 3 years to retain vigor
Good Companions
Coral Bells (Heuchera ), Branched Bugbane (Cimicifuga (Actaea) ramosa), Maiden Hair Fern (Adiantum pedatum), Plantain Lily (Hosta sieboldiana), Spotted Dead Nettle (Lamium maculatum), Coral Bells (Heuchera )Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes & Uses
| • | Crafts |
| • | Dried Flowers |
| • | Cut Flowers |
| • | Ground Cover |
Critter Resistance
| • | Rabbit Resistant |
| • | Deer Resistant |
Exposure
| • | Shade |
| • | Partial Shade |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Summer |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Spring |
| • | Summer |
| • | Fall |
Soil Moisture Preference
| • | Moist |
| • | Rich |
