| HARDINESS | Zones 3-8 |
| LIGHT | Full sun to partial shade in the North and partial to full shade in the South. |
| SOIL | Astilbe will tolerate a wide range of soil types, but prefer soils that are fertile, moist, well-drained, and have an acidic pH. They are heavy feeders. Fertilize in the spring before growth starts, and again, lightly, in the fall after the first frost. Use a 10-6-4 or a 10-10-10 applied at the rate of 2-3 lbs/100 square feet. Divide every 3 or 4 years to maintain vigorous plants. |
| USES | Accent plant, or massed as a ground cover. |
| UNIQUE QUALITIES | Tiny, pink flowers on graceful, arching plumes appear in mid-summer. Deep rich green foliage is finely dissected, and crinkley-edged. |
PLANTING INFORMATION | Bare-root plants are best planted in early spring, potted plants from spring until one month before a hard killing frost. Potted plants should be planted so they are at the same depth as they were in the pot. |
| PROPAGATION | Propagation by division is the only reliable way to retain cultivar characteristics. |
