Astilbe simplicifolia 'Sprite'
False Spirea
USDA Hardiness Zone 3-8
Late, shell-pink, open drooping panicles. A very adaptable shorter Astilbe, quite drought and sun tolerant. The foliage is a deep, glossy green, with a bronze tint in the spring.
Interesting Notes
PPA Perennial Plant of the Year 1994!
Blooms of Bressingham introduction.
Bloom Time
July-August (late)
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
False Forget-Me-Not, Siberian Bugloss
(Brunnera macrophylla),
Japanese Painted Fern
(Athyrium nipponicum),
Plantain Lily
(Hosta ),
Spotted Dead Nettle
(Lamium maculatum),
Lenten Rose
(Helleborus ),
Mini Hosta
(Hosta ),
Mini Hosta
(Hosta )
Characteristics & Attributes
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Critter Resistance
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Rabbit Resistant |
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Deer Resistant |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Season of Interest (Foliage)