Astilbe chinensis 'Visions in Pink' False Spirea

Thick, true pink plumes appear in midseason over a compact form. Like many plants with blue-green foliage, this robust grower tolerates more sun than its green-leaved siblings. PP 11,860.

In evenly moist or wet soil, Astilbes are tough, pest-free, and handsome—everything a good garden plant should be. The only thing they cannot endure is drought. Astilbe blooms are useful for cutting if they are picked when half open