'Purple Candles' Chinese Astilbe Astilbe chinensis
Exposure
- Part Shade to Shade
- Sun
Flower Season
- Summer
Mature Size
Height: 3'6"
Spread: 18" - 2'
Height: 1.1m
Spread: 46cm - 61cm
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Details
42 - 42 Inches18 - 24 Inches18 - 24 Inches1.1m46cm - 61cm46cm - 61cmFeatures
- Dense, poker-like plumes emerge a rich violet-red, then lighten up as they age
- Blooms in midsummer
- Bold, dark green foliage with a coarse texture
- Has a unique look; makes a strong color statement in the garden
Fragrant FlowerAttracts:BeesResists:DeerRabbitsCharacteristics
Plant Type:PerennialHeight Category:TallGarden Height:42 Inches 1.1mSpacing:18 - 24 Inches 46cm - 61cmSpread:18 - 24 Inches 46cm - 61cmFlower Colors:PurpleFlower Shade:Purple-redFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:GreenHabit:UprightContainer Role:ThrillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:Part Shade to ShadeLight Requirement:SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:SummerHardiness Zones:4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9bWater Category:AverageUses:Border PlantUses:Cut FlowerUses:Dried FlowerUses:Mass PlantingMaintenance Notes:Easy to grow.
