Astilbe 'Hot Pearls' 2 Gallon

Astilbe chinensis

This variety produces bright cerise-red flowers in thick panicles of varying heights in early summer atop branching stems and fern-like foliage. The dense, upright form works great in a dappled shade border, a woodland garden, and also as groundcover. Chinese Astilbe varieties are typically later blooming than other varieties and tolerate drought better than most, though they still do best in uniformly moist soil. A great choice for any gardener wanting to achieve color and texture in shady areas where other flowers won't thrive. Good cut or dried flower too. Pairs well with Hydrangea macrophylla, Rhododendron, Hosta, and coral bells. Plant in well-drained to moist, nutrient-rich soil amended with organic matter like Petitti Planting Mix. Water well after planting; maintain 1 inch of water, once a week, for the first year. Fertilize in early spring and mid-summer with a multipurpose fertilizer. Mulch 1-2 inches to suppress weeds. Divide in spring every 3-4 years.

• Part Shade to Shade
• 18-34" h x 12-24" w
• Deer Resistant
• Attracts Butterflies