About

Features

Life Cycle Perennial
Planting Season Spring
Color Pink
Growth Habit Clumping
Bloom Season Summer through Late Summer
Bloom Size 18 to 24 In Wide

Plant Characteristics Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Easy to Grow & Maintain
Use Cut Flower Garden, Shaded Garden
Growing Conditions Outdoor, Wet Area Tolerant
Plant Resistance Deer, Rabbit

About Peach Blossom - Astilbe Roots

Astilbe arendsii

Seed Type Root
Also known as False Spirea

Is that a fanciful bird showing off in your yard or is it the large, feathery blooms of the Peach Blossom Astilbe? These whimsical plants not only look fun, but they also are attractive to pollinators. Be sure to plant in well-draining soil to keep Astilbe happy.

Planting Information

Planting Peach Blossom - Astilbe Roots

Planting Season Spring
Light Requirement Partial Shade
Planting Depth Top of the root should be 1 inch below the soil line
Plant Height 32 to 40 inches
Plant Spacing 18 to 24 inches
Water Needs Average
Hardiness Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Bulb Size 2 to 3 eyes
View our Astilbe Planting Guide to learn more.

Coverage

Amount
Recommended Coverage
3 Roots / Spring-Planted | Ships in Spring Up to 0.75 Sq. Ft
6 Roots / Spring-Planted | Ships in Spring Up to 1.5 Sq. Ft
9 Roots / Spring-Planted | Ships in Spring Up to 2.25 Sq. Ft

Companions Plants

Companion Plants for Peach Blossom - Astilbe Roots

Aesthetic or Culinary