Astilbe 'August Light'
Common Name: False Spirea
Ships as: Perennial Bareroot
Long, scarlet-red plumes. Blooms in mid to late summer; one of the latest reds to bloom. New leaves are tinted red, then turn medium green. A member of Astilbe x arendsii (Hybrid Astilbe/False Spirea). A group of hybrids developed by famed German nurseryman George Arends. Includes crosses between A. chinensis var. davidii with A. astilboides, A. japonica, and A.thunbergii. The resulting hybrids comprise over 95% of all Astilbe sold in the USA.
CHARACTERISTICS
Height:28 Inches
Spread:1-2 ft
Flower Color:Bright Red Shades
Foliage Color:Green shades
Hardiness Zone:4,5,6,7,8,9
Light Requirements:Full sun
Partial Shade
Full Shade
Water Requirements:Average water needs
Don't Let Dry Out
Attracts:n/a
Resistant:Deer resistant
Rabbit resistant
Growth Rate:Medium
Bloom Time:Mid-Late Summer
Soil Requirements:Fertile Soil
Average Soil
GREAT FOR:
Container/Patio
Woodland/Shade
Eclectic
Container
Cut flower or foliage
Dried flower or seed heads
Fragrant flowers or foliage
Mass Planting
TIPS & MAINTENANCE:
Astilbes are long-lived perennials that are most comfortable when grown in rich soil and light shade to filtered sun. They will grow in full shade as well but will not bloom as prolifically there.Though they are easy to grow, Astilbes like lots of water. Fertilize your astilbes in late spring before flowering starts. Wait to cut back the old foliage until spring; it will help protect the plant from winter damage. Astilbes are a beautiful addition to the garden.
