Astilbe chinensis 'Purple Rain'
False Spirea
Astilbe chinensis 'Purple Rain' - False Spirea from Moose Crossing Garden Center
- Clump-forming perennial with divided, fern-like, green leaves,
- Upright, conical plumes of lilac pink to magenta flowers,
- Good cut flower, blooms early to mid-summer
Border or Bed
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Dried Flower/ Foliage
Garden
Mass Planting
Deer Resistant
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Grown best in rich, moist soil with light shade- filtered sun. Will grow in full shade, but will not bloom as prolifically. Easy to grow, but must have consistently moist soil. Fertilize in spring
Height: 18-24 in
Spread: 18-24 in
Spacing: 18 in
Price Level 1: $10.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Magenta, Purple
Zone: 4-8
Price Level 2: 4 for $40~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Mass Planting
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Border or Bed
- Dried Flower/ Foliage
- Garden
- Container
Critter Resistance:
- Rabbit Resistant
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Full Shade
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Mounding
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Astilbe
Common Name: Astilbe
Adds elegance to a shady location! Fern-like foliage with deeply cut leaves. Dense, feathery plumes plumes of white, pink, red or lavender. Bloom time varies by variety from late spring-late summer.