Deep salmon-red buds open to apricot-pink flowers. Deep blue-green lacy foliage with a silver overlay. Grows best in a rich, moist soil with regularwaterings. 20-24″ Botanical Name- Astilbe Delft Lace Pronunciation- uh-STILL-bee Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- Mature Height- Sun Exposure- Part sun Soil Preferences- Evenly moist, well drained, compost enriched Current Size- 1 Bloom Color- Apricot pink Bloom Time- Early Summer Companion Plants- Creeping Foamflower – airy pink blooms, woodland synergy Fauna Attracted- Bees, hoverflies, shade-loving pollinators Plant Habit- Perennial
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – PP21 Yearly Care Instructions- Cut back spent flower stalks in late fall; keep soil consistently moist and fertilize in spring. Trimming Instructions- Cut back in late fall or early spring. Deadhead to maintain appearance. Fertilization Instructions- Feed with a slow-release, balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in spring; moderate to high feeding need for optimal blooms. Amend clay soil with compost to maintain moisture. Fertilizer Recommendation- Flower-tone Possible Issues- Powdery mildew, leaf spot
