1 gallon Europa Astilbe - grown in shady zones, produces delicate light pink panicles above fern-like foliage, adding an elegant touch to any garden in early summer.
Europa Astilbe Produces Delicate Light Pink Panicles Above Fern
Europa Astilbe is a beautiful and hardy perennial that produces delicate light pink panicles above fern-like foliage. It is a popular choice for gardeners because of its long bloom time and low-maintenance care.
Europa Astilbe
Europa Astilbe typically blooms in early summer, and its flowers can last for several weeks. The panicles are made up of small, star-shaped flowers that are held on slender stems. The foliage is fern-like and dark green, and it remains attractive throughout the growing season.
Europa Astilbe grows best in part shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of climates, but it does best in cooler zones. Europa Astilbe is also deer resistant and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
To care for Europa Astilbe, simply:
- Water your plant regularly, especially during the first growing season.
- Fertilize your plant once a month during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.
- Deadhead spent flowers to encourage rebloom.
- Shear the plant back by one-third after the first flush of bloom.
Europa Astilbe is a versatile plant that can be used in many different ways in the garden. It is a great choice for borders, front-of-the-border plantings, rock gardens, and containers. It can also be used to create a mass planting for a dramatic effect.
Here are some tips for using Europa Astilbe in your garden:
- Plant Europa Astilbe in a spot that receives part shade and moist, well-drained soil.
- Space your plants 18-24 inches apart.
- Water your plants regularly, especially during the first growing season.
- Fertilize your plants once a month during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.
- Deadhead spent flowers to encourage rebloom.
- Shear the plants back by one-third after the first flush of bloom.
Europa Astilbe is a beautiful and easy-care plant that will add a touch of elegance to your garden.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.