Astilbe × arendsii - Pink Astilbe

🌿 Characteristics

Type: Herbaceous perennial
Common name: Pink Astilbe
Scientific name: Astilbe × arendsii
Flower color: Pale pink to deep pink
Mature height: 0.6–1.2 m (2–4 ft)
Mature width: 0.45–0.75 m (1.5–2.5 ft)
Habit: Bushy, upright
Flowering period: Early summer to late summer
Exposure: Partial shade to full shade
Watering needs: Regular, moist soil
Soil type: Rich in organic matter, well-drained
Hardiness zone: Zones 3 to 8
Drought tolerance: Low, prefers humidity
Nectar-producing plant: Yes
Attracts pollinators: Yes
Toxicity to animals: Non-toxic

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✂️ Care

Pink Astilbe is an easy-to-grow plant that thrives in shaded environments. Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during hot periods, and enrich it with compost or organic matter in the spring.

Remove spent flowers to prolong blooming and encourage continuous production of delicate plumes. Cut back stems to ground level in fall or early spring to promote vigorous growth.