Astilbe chinensis 'Maggie Daley'
False Spirea
USDA Hardiness Zone 4-8
Very dark green, lacy, shiny foliage with fragrant, rose-lavender plumes. Holds up very well in the summer heat and humidity. Great performer. Excellent for a fast growing groundcover or border plant. Cut flowers are splendid in dried bouquets.
Height
24-28 in
Spread
12-14 in
Color
Pink
Bloom Time
June-July
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips
Grows in fertile, humus-rich soil. Will tolerate summer aspects if given ample water. Remove faded flowers or leave for winter interest.
When to Divide
early spring or fall
Good Companions
Columbine (Aquilegia flabellata pumila), False Forget-Me-Not (Brunnera macrophylla), Hellebore (Helleborus Winter Thrillers), Ostrich Fern (Matteuccia struthiopteris), Hosta (Hosta ), Japanese Windflower Anemone (Anemone ), Masterwort (Astrantia major), Bugleweed (Ajuga reptans), Foamflower (Tiarella cordifolia), Masterwort (Astrantia major), Lungwort (Pulmonaria ), Plantain Lily (Hosta )Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes & Uses
| • | Cut Flowers |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
| • | Rabbit Resistant |
Exposure
| • | Partial Shade |
| • | Shade |
Foliage Color
| • | Dark Green |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Summer |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Summer |
| • | Fall |
| • | Spring |
Soil Moisture Preference
| • | Rich |
| • | Moist |
