Astilbe x arendsii 'Cattleya'

Astilbe x arendsii

False Spirea

USDA Hardiness Zone 4-8

This is a tall, stately variety with large panicles of bright, orchid-pink flowers on upright stems. Leaves emerge tinged with red but mature to dark green.

Height

36-40 Inches

Spread

20 Inches

Color

Pink/Red

Interesting Notes

Named for the popular orchid genus.

Bloom Time

July (mid to late)

Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

Requires constant moisture to perform at best.

When to Divide

early spring or fall, divide every 3 years to retain vigor

Good Companions

Monkshood (Aconitum x), Miniature Goat's Beard (Aruncus aethusifolius), Bigleaf Ligularia (Ligularia dentata), Plantain Lily (Hosta undulata), Coral Bells (Heuchera ), Yellow Archangel (Groundcover- Lamiastrum galeobdolon)

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes & Uses
• Cut Flowers
• Ground Cover
• Crafts
• Dried Flowers
Critter Resistance
• Deer Resistant
• Rabbit Resistant
Exposure
• Partial Shade
• Shade
Foliage Color
• Green
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Summer
• Fall
• Spring
Soil Moisture Preference
• Moist