Astilbe August Light

Common Name: Hybrid Astilbe, False Spirea

One of the latest red Astilbes to bloom beginning in midsummer. Long, scarlet red, feathery plumes dance above the bushy clump of dissected, green foliage which emerges deep red in spring. Excellent cut flower. Arendsii group.

A member of Astilbe x arendsii (Hybrid Astilbe/False Spirea). A group of hybrids developed by famed German nurseryman George Arends. Includes crosses between A. chinensis var. davidii with A. astilboides, A. japonica, and A. thunbergii. The resulting hybrids comprise over 95% of all Astilbe sold in the USA.

Height:

28.0 Inches

Spread:

15.0-24.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

4,5,6,7,8,9

Flower Color:

Red shades

Foliage Color:

Green shades

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Full Shade (< 4 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Average Water Needs

Consistent Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Fertile Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0)

Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Midsummer

Late Summer

Attracts Wings:

Bee Friendly

Critter Resistant:

Deer Resistant

Rabbit Resistant

Seasonal Interest:

Dried Seed Heads

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Patio Container

Eclectic

Woodland Shade

Other Features:

Border Plant

Container

Cut Flower

Cut Foliage

Dried Flower

Fragrant Flowers

Mass Planting

Origin:

Not Native to North America