Botanical Name: Astilbe 'Rhineland' Add
Common Name: False Spirea  
Plant photo of: Astilbe 'Rhineland'
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Perennial

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Pink, Red, Violet, White

 

Flower Season

Summer

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Half

 

Water

Medium

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Loam

 

Soil Condition

Rich, Moist

 

Soil pH

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Summer

 

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Patio, Swimming Pool, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Container

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Information by: Monterey Bay Nursery
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  • Description

  • Notes

These clumping, deciduous perennials have ferny leaves and tall, feathery spikes of reddish flowers in spring and early summer. The best bloom occurs in full to part sun to 24-30". They make an excellent cut flower, requiring average watering. -Monterey Bay Nursery
Planting Instructions: 1. Dig a hole 2 times the width and 1 and 1/2 times the height of the container. 2. Set rootball at ground level. 3. Prepare soil mix of equal parts soil and soil amendment. 4. Backfill with amended soil. 5. Build Basin and water.