(Astilbe, ColorFlash™ False Spirea, False Spirea)

Astilbe is a genus of approximately 18 species native to the moist wooded areas of Asia and North America. These beautiful perennials grow from thick rhizomes (lateral underground stems) and form solid clumps of attractive compound leaves.

The ferny leaves have brownish stems which may or may not be hairy. They are compound and their leaflets are lance-shaped, oval or elliptical with coarsely toothed edges. A few odd species have simple leaves that are slightly lobed.

The primary...

(Showstar Astilbe)

Astilbe is a genus of approximately 18 species native to the moist wooded areas of Asia and North America. These beautiful perennials grow from thick rhizomes (lateral underground stems) and form solid clumps of attractive compound leaves.

The ferny leaves have brownish stems which may or may not be hairy. They are compound and their leaflets are lance-shaped, oval or elliptical with coarsely toothed edges. A few odd species have simple leaves that are slightly lobed.

The primary...

(Astilbe, False Spirea)

Star astilbe (Simplicifolia Group hybrids) are clump-forming, herbaceous perennials that were first native to wooded areas of eastern Asia, primarily Japan before being crossed with other species. They are usually compact and low-growing with compound leaves (although the species has simple oval leaves) and plume-like floral inflorescences of pink, rose, and white borne in the summer. The flowerheads fade to attractive shades of brown in the fall, providing landscape interest through early winter....

(Astilbe, False Spirea, Key False Spirea)

Star astilbe (Simplicifolia Group hybrids) are clump-forming, herbaceous perennials that were first native to wooded areas of eastern Asia, primarily Japan before being crossed with other species. They are usually compact and low-growing with compound leaves (although the species has simple oval leaves) and plume-like floral inflorescences of pink, rose, and white borne in the summer. The flowerheads fade to attractive shades of brown in the fall, providing landscape interest through early winter....

(Astilbe, Younique™ Astilbe)

Astilbe is a genus of approximately 18 species native to the moist wooded areas of Asia and North America. These beautiful perennials grow from thick rhizomes (lateral underground stems) and form solid clumps of attractive compound leaves.

The ferny leaves have brownish stems which may or may not be hairy. They are compound and their leaflets are lance-shaped, oval or elliptical with coarsely toothed edges. A few odd species have simple leaves that are slightly lobed.

The primary...

(Chinese Astilbe, Chinese False Spirea, Heart and Soul Chinese Astilbe)

The vigorous patented Astilbe ‘Heart and Soul’ has a uniform compact habit and neat upright plumes of pale lavender-pink flowers. The fabulous feathery pyramidal blooms have a distinctive blue-caste making them bluest of all astilbes. They appear in late spring to summer above compact mounds of dark green, ferny, compound leaves.

Chinese in origin, this hardy perennial is surprisingly heat and sun-tolerant and noted for its adaptability. Still, it grows best when provided partial sun...

(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 plumes of this exquisite Astilbe are taller, more slender and conical that those of standard Chinese false spirea. This fine perennial originates from the woodlands of China, Siberia and Korea. Its large pretty plumes may be rose-purple or magenta and rise from neat clumps of distinctly crinkled leaves of deep green and/or bronze. The flowers appear from late spring to summer.

Like other Chinese astilbe, this hardy perennials grows best when provided partial sun to shade and moist,...

(Chinese Astilbe, Chinese False Spirea, Purple Lance False Spirea)

A selection of the Chinese astilbe, ‘Purple Lance’ is a bold herbaceous perennial grown for its unusually tall, narrow spikes of flowers, rich color, and deep bronze green leaves. It blooms in early to mid summer, on upright stems that branch to short, upright flower spikes, Tightly packed, purple red flowers clothe the spikes, transforming them into soft spires. One plant may produce several stems, making a forest of bloom above the leaves. The flower stems when in bloom are good for cutting. When...

(Chinese Astilbe, False Spirea, Superb False Spirea)

A selection of the Chinese astilbe, ‘Superba’ is a bold herbaceous perennial grown for its unusually tall, narrow spikes of flowers and bronze green leaves. It blooms in early to mid summer, on upright stems that branch to tall, upright flower spikes, gathered together closely. Tightly packed, pink flowers clothe the spikes, transforming them into soft spires. One plant may produce several stems, making a cone of bloom above the leaves. The flower stems when in bloom are good for cutting. When bloom...