'Bridal Veil' Astilbe
Perennial
- Fluffy plumes of ivory flowers bloom in summer!
- Glossy, dark green foliage keeps its appeal spring to fall.
- Shade-loving perennial that requires moist soils.
- Deer-resistant, pollinator-friendly, and low maintenance.
- Zones 4-9, part sun to shade, 28" tall and 22" wide at maturity.
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Description
Astilbes pair perfectly with coral bells and hostas in shade gardens, where they attract pollinators and deter deer. While they can grow in full shade, they produce more blooms in light shade or filtered sun. While they're easy to grow, the key to success is keeping them moist (or even wet), especially in full sun. If you notice your plants are developing brown edges, it's time to crank up the sprinkler. Deadhead your plants for a tidy appearance, or skip sheering to enjoy textured spent flowers through winter!
Details
Common name: False Spirea
Zone: 4 - 9
Sun exposure: Shade (< 4 hours sun) to part-sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 22-30" x 18-20"
Flower color: White
Foliage color: Green
Season of interest: Summer
Bloom time: Early summer
Features: Winter interest, wet soil, rabbit resistant, low flammability, heat tolerant, ground covers, deer resistant, container plants, cold tolerant
Uses: Accent, border, container gardening, cottage gardening, edging, ground cover, massing, naturalizing, rain garden, under planting, waterside, woodland
How to Grow
Light: Part-sun (4-6 hours sun) to shade (< 4 hours sun)
Water: Likes soil consistently moist. Adding mulch can help retain soil moisture.
Spacing: 18-24 inches
Fertilizing: Astilbe is a heavy feeder that requires lots of nutrients. Fertilize early in the spring to produce healthy flowers with a 5-10-5 fertilizer blend. After it has bloomed, apply an additional handful of fertilizer around the plant's base.
Winterizing: No specific care is needed. Foliage dies back in winter and can be cleared away in early spring before the plant sends up new shoots.
Maintenance & pruning: No deadheading is required unless you don't like the appearance of spent blooms. If left on, they provide winter interest to the garden. Divide the roots of the plant in early spring or late fall when the plant is dormant.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
I’m scared to plant them now because they don’t look like they’ll survive.
Hello! It is common for plants to experience slight stress from shipping, as they have not experienced their ideal growing conditions at this time. We recommend placing plants in a cool, shaded spot out of direct sunlight for 24-48 hours after unpacking them. This allows them a recovery and acclimation period before planting. If you must hold them longer, place them out of direct sunlight, wind, heat, and cold, and plant as soon as possible. From the looks of your plants, we're confident they will grow great in your garden! Please email your order number and pictures of your plants to [email protected] to start the claims process, and we can make sure your plants are on the right track! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
Dead!!!
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Beautiful when it came. It did wilt back some when i planted it but a little shade screen perked him right back up.
2 of 3 plant are dying, despite beautiful condition they arrived in. Did everything as instructed for planting
We're sorry you're having trouble with your plants. Our team of horticulture experts would love to take a closer look! Please contact us at [email protected] with your order number and photos of the plants so we can better assist you. All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
Accompanied by good instructions. Growing well.
Ordered two of these, one was green, one was not. Planted both. Will wait and see with fingers crossed.
Packaged very carefully and well, fast shipping and healthy plants!
I absolutely love this company for mail order plants! They have wonderful plants, great prices and do an excellent job of packaging them for shipping!!! I really can’t say enough about them and have recommended them to gardening friends.
This seems to be struggling a bit. The plant died back and shot new up, but it's still very small and delicate. It's been about a month and a half that it's been in the ground.
Hello! Thank you for your feedback. Astilbe are happiest in moist soil. Make sure that they are getting enough water. This is one of the most common problems we see. Our customer service team is always happy to assist. If you'd like to send us some photos, we'd be happy to take a look at what might be going on. You can send them to [email protected]. Happy Gardening!
This also arrived a little decrepit and I transplanted it and am also working on getting it healthy.
Hello! We apologize you received plants not up to our standards. Please email pictures of the plants to [email protected], making sure to put your order number and name in the subject line so that we may provide the best assistance possible. Rest assured, we have a 60-day guarantee on all our plants. If you received your plants within that timeframe, we would be happy to apply your warranty once we receive the pictures. Happy Gardening!
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This plant arrived in great shape and has almost doubled in size since planting a few weeks ago. It's doing very well.
Do astilbe stay green in winter?
No, astilbe die back in winter weather.