Astilbe × arendsii 'Delft Lace' - Astilbe

🌿 Characteristics

Type: Herbaceous Perennial
Common Name: Astilbe
Scientific Name: Astilbe × arendsii 'Delft Lace'
Flower Color: Pale pink to lavender pink with light, airy plumes
Mature Height: 0.60–0.75 m (24–30 in)
Mature Width: 0.45–0.60 m (18–24 in)
Habit: Bushy, upright, delicate and graceful feathery plumes
Bloom Time: Early summer to mid-summer
Exposure: Partial shade to full shade
Water Needs: Regular, consistently moist soil
Soil Type: Rich in organic matter, well-drained
Hardiness Zone: Zone 3 to 8
Drought Tolerance: Low, prefers moisture
Nectar Plant: Yes
Attracts Pollinators: Yes
Toxicity to Animals: Non-toxic

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✂️ Care

Keep the soil consistently moist throughout the growing season, especially during hot periods. Amend the soil with compost or organic matter each spring to promote vigorous growth and spectacular plumes.

Regularly remove spent flowers to prolong the blooming period and encourage the emergence of new delicate plumes. Cut back stems to the base in fall or early spring to stimulate robust regrowth and maintain a compact and balanced shape.