Astilbe chinensis 'Purple Rain'
False Spirea
Astilbe chinensis 'Purple Rain' - False Spirea from Moose Crossing Garden Center
- Single, blue-purple flowers
- Sturdy stems
- Blooms May-September
- Cultivar is truly perennial—not biennial!!
Border or Bed
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Mass Planting
Deer Resistant
Full Shade
Full Sun
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
Price Level 1: $10.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Magenta, Mauve
Zone: 3-8
Price Level 2: 4 for $40~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Container
- Mass Planting
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Border or Bed
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Full Shade
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained