Astilbe simplicifolia 'Hennie Graafland'
False Spirea
USDA Hardiness Zone 4-8
This is the big sister of 'Sprite' - slightly taller and darker flower color, but foliage is not as dark.
Height
14-16 Inches
Spread
12 Inches
Color
Pink/Red
Interesting Notes
Wonderful cut and dried flowers!
Bloom Time
July-August (mid to late)
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips
Requires constant moisture to perform at best.
When to Divide
early spring or fall, divide every 3 years to retain vigor
Good Companions
Lungwort (Pulmonaria longifolia), Spotted Dead Nettle (Lamium maculatum), Plantain Lily (Hosta ), Christmas Fern (Polystichum acrostichoides)Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes & Uses
| • | Dried Flowers |
| • | Cut Flowers |
| • | Ground Cover |
| • | Crafts |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
| • | Rabbit Resistant |
Exposure
| • | Shade |
| • | Partial Shade |
Foliage Color
| • | Dark Green |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Summer |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Summer |
| • | Spring |
| • | Fall |
Soil Moisture Preference
| • | Rich |
| • | Moist |
