Astilbe simplicifolia 'Sprite'
Astilbe simplicifolia 'Sprite'
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This dwarf selection carries loose drooping panicles of pink flowers in mid to late summer. Much like its sister "Moulin Rouge" the foliage maintains a dense mound of glossy bronze green foliage. Winner of the RHS Award of Garden Merit, and was named Perennial Plant of the Year in 1994.
PRODUCT DETAILS:
Hardiness Zone: | Zone 3 |
Light Requirements: | Part Shade to Full Shade |
Height: | 20 cm to 30 cm |
Spread: | 25 cm to 30 cm |
Soil Requirements: | Medium well drained soil, prefers moist humus rich soil for best performance |
Bloom Time | Mid to late summer |
Planting Time: | |
Use: | Front of border, mixed containers, woodland and waterside gardens |
Flower Colour & Shape: | Loose panicles of tiny shell pink flowers |
Foliage: | Compact mound of glossy bronze green compound leaves |
Benefits: | Deer and rabbit resistant, good cut flower, attracts bees and butterflies, grows in moist areas |