White Astilbe
Perennial
- Pristine white blooms brighten shady gardens!
- Blooms earlier in summer.
- Grows well in beds or containers.
- Easy to grow and maintain.
- Zones 4-9, shade/part sun, 30" tall x 20" wide at maturity.
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Description
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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.
The white astilbes that I ordered just a few weeks ago are filling out & doing very well in the shade/dappled sunlight area where they are planted. One is even sending up its flower spike. Very charming. Everything I’ve ordered from Great Garden Plants is packed perfectly with great care. The plants are always healthy. The customer service is great. It’s wonderful to know that I am buying from real people who care about what they’re producing & work hard for customer satisfaction.
White Astilbe
I am so happy with my Great Garden Plants orders and in this case my new White Astilbe. Healthy, unbroken…unlike the other online nursery’s I have used. Thanks so much. Great job. You’ve secured a new customer.!!
I took pictures of two of the plants upon arrival. They were damaged but I’m hoping they will put out new growth in the spring.
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Great care taken in the shipping and packaging first class
Wishing and hoping that the flowers become larger and more visable. Plant doing well.
Your White Astilbe plants arrived in good shape and are adapting very well. Nice product.
This plant is not doing well at all, looks like it is dying!
The plant is hardy and adapting well.
I’ll expect to see a full bloom next year.
The plant came in great condition and has taken off really well. It’s a gorgeous starter plant!
They were doing good after I repotted it but this week it's dying coz it's too hot here in TX
Growing new (light green) leaves. Have planted them in partial shade and added drip irrigation. We will see. It's hot here in Dallas area.
Di deer like these??
White Astilbe are deer resistant and are not know to be particularly attractive to deer.
Can this be planted around the base of a tree ?
Hi there! White Astilbe do well in areas with part sun or shady light conditions.