(Chinese Astilbe, Chinese False Spirea, Visions Chinese False Spirea)

The rosy raspberry plumes of this versatile Chinese false spirea are numerous, dense and colorful. In late spring to midsummer the flowers rise from dense, uniform clusters of glossy bronze-green, compound leaves. It is a tough and adaptable selection that’s more tolerant of full sun and drought than others.

Chinese in origin, this hardy perennial grows best when provided partial sun to shade and moist, rich, well-drained soil. Once established, it is low maintenance. The spent flowers can...

(Chinese Astilbe, Chinese False Spirea)

The colorful plumes of the compact Astilbe in the Vision series are numerous, dense and showy. In late spring to midsummer the flowers rise from dense, uniform clusters of glossy dark green or bronze-green, compound leaves. The flowers last longer than others and come in shades of pink, rose and red.

Chinese in origin, these hardy perennials grows best when provided partial sun to shade and moist, rich, well-drained soil. Once established, they are low maintenance. The spent flowers...

(Japanese Astilbe, Japanese False Spirea)

Feathery flowerheads and mounds of lush foliage make Astilbe japonica great in woodland and shade gardens throughout the temperate regions of the world. It is native to the cool, humid montain forests of Japan and is a vigorous perennial and spreads slowly to form dense clumps. Japanese spirea is rarely grown in its wild form, taking a back seat to the more available and wider array of flower colors known in the various hybrids of Astilbe.

Graceful mounds of dark green, twice...

(Astilbe)

A spreading low-growing perennial from southeast Asia. False spirea has deeply cut shiny leaves and feathery plumes of white flowers in summer followed by rusty-brown seed pods that remain attractive into winter. This compact plant makes a nice ground cover in the shady garden or can be used as an edging or in the front of the border. It should be grown in moist, organic soils and will tolerate acidic conditions.

(Astilbe, Darwin's Snow Sprite, False Spirea)

Small and free-flowering, ‘Darwin’s Snow Sprite’ is a selection of an astilbe native to Japan. It is an herbaceous perennial grown for its tolerance of shade, dependable bloom, plush spikes of flowers, toothy leaves and diminutive size. It blooms in summer at the top of slender upright to nodding stems that have a branching habit a bit like a Christmas tree. Tiny, closely packed, pink flowers clothe the spikes, transforming them into plush plumes. One plant may produce several stems, making a wayward...

(Astilbe, False Spirea, Jacqueline False Spirea)

Small and free-flowering, ‘Jacqueline’ is a selection of an astilbe native to Japan. It is an herbaceous perennial grown for its tolerance of shade, dependable bloom, plush spikes of flowers, and dwarf mound of toothy leaves. It blooms in summer at the top of slender, upright to nodding stems that have airy branches a bit like a Christmas tree. Tiny, closely packed, pink flowers clothe the spikes, transforming them into plush plumes. One plant may produce several stems, making a wayward group of...

(Astilbe, White Wings Astilbe)

False spirea is a spreading low-growing perennial from southeast Asia. 'White Wings' has deeply cut shiny leaves and feathery plumes of white flowers in summer followed by rusty-brown seed pods that remain attractive into winter. This compact plant makes a nice ground cover in the shady garden or can be used as an edging or in the front of the border. False spirea should be grown in moist, organic soils and will tolerate acidic conditions.

(Rose Astilbe, Rose False Spirea)

Feathery pastel pink flowerheads and mounds of lush foliage make rose false spirea great in woodland and shade gardens throughout the temperate regions of the world. This species is the result of crossing the taller, white-flowering Astilbe japonica with the bronze-green leaved, red or pink flowering Astilbe chinensis. Both parents are native to the cool, humid forests of east Asia and are vigorous perennials that spread slowly to form dense clumps.

Graceful mounds of dark...

(Peach Blossom False Spirea, Rose Astilbe, Rose False Spirea)

Middle-sized and free-flowering, the hybrid astilbe ‘Peach Blossom’ is an herbaceous perennial grown for its tolerance of shade, dependable bloom, plush spikes of flowers, and toothy, uniform leaves. It blooms in summer at the top of slender upright stems with spikes that have a branching habit a bit like a Christmas tree. Tiny, closely packed, peach pink flowers clothe the spikes, transforming them into plush, billowing plumes. One plant may produce several stems, making an airy cloud of bloom above...

(Astrantia)

Masterwort clump-forming perennials that are native to alpine woods and meadows ranging from Eastern Europe to Western Asia. Masterwort have palmately lobed lower leaves with simple, sessile leaves on the stem. The umbel on masterwort consists of 5-petaled flowers, surrounded by colorful, showy bracts. Masterwort bloom in late spring throughout summer and require well-drained, consistently moist soil. Variants of A. major will tolerate drier conditions and A. major ‘Sunningdale Variegated’ is...