Light: Astilbe does well in both half sun/half shade or in full shade. Flowers: The most commonly grown astilbe have flowers that are in the red/pink variety with colors ranging from dusty pink through to vibrant pinks and reds. Some varieties of astilbe are also pale tan or even white.
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Otherwise, astilbes are undemanding and hardy in garden zones 3 to 8. You can find varieties that range from 6 inches to over 40 inches tall, so you can grow them in containers, beds or borders. Try them in a cutting garden, or plant them to attract butterflies.
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Astilbe is easy to grow, and is very tough and hardy. One of the beauties of them is that they do equally well in part sun or partial shade and will flower in either location. They prefer shade to look best. They are companions of ferns, and I have them growing in a shady part of my garden flanked by lovely large ferns and hostas.
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Growing astible is easy if you follow these tips: 1  Light: Astilbe does well in both half sun/half shade or in full shade. 2  Flowers: The most commonly grown astilbe have flowers that are in the red/pink variety with colors ranging from dusty pink through to vibrant pinks and reds.
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Astilbe Plants. Astilbes offer attractive, ferny foliage and an abundance of showy flowers. Plant these perennials in shaded gardens where they are perfect neighbors for other perennials that thrive in moist, rich soil. Nonstop blooms on compact plants.
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Growing Astilbe. This perennial's bright flowers and foliage will add a burst of color to any shady spot in your garden. These two astilbes, 'Heart and Soul' (right) and 'Boogie Woogie' (left) make excellent cut flowers. In the garden, they attract butterflies with their mid-summer blooms.
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Growing Conditions While most Astilbes prefer moist soil and shade, some can take heat and direct sunlight better than others. Cultivars such as 'Diamant' and 'Pink Lightning' need a good amount of shade and water to flourish, while cultivars like 'Purple Lance' are somewhat drought tolerant once established.
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wikiHow to Grow Astilbe. The Astilbe plant is a perennial with fern-like foliage and colourful, feathery blossoms. Astilbe vary in height, ranging anywhere from 6 inches to 5 feet (15 cm to 1.5 m), so it is important that you select a variety that suits the needs of your garden.
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Step 11. If you live in zones 3, 4 or 5, plant astilbe in the spring or in the fall, no later than the beginning of September. Planting late in the fall may cause small astilbe in particular to heave during freeze/thaw cycles. If astilbe crowns rise above the soil, gently press them back in.
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Astilbes boast airy plumes of feathery blooms high above deeply cut, glossy foliage. They are perennial to Zone 3 and lend an elegance to moist, partial sun borders or ponds. If you are unfamiliar with Astilbe, delve into their graceful world with me. (Editor's Note: This article was originally published on July 25, 2008.)
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what growing zone for astilbe
The growing zone for astilbe is garden zones 3 to 8. The garden zones 3 to 8 are the growing zones for astilbe.