Color:

Astilbe

Astilbe arendsii

Perennial

Popular

Feathery plumes of tiny flowers. Soft, romantic texture. Shade garden favorite. Delicate appearance in arrangements. Dries well. Also called false spirea.

Bloom Season

Summer

Habitat

Temperate

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Perfect For

WeddingWedding

Care & Vase Life

Stays fresh for 5 to 10 days

when properly cared for

Cut when plumes are 2/3 open for best longevity

Can dry naturally in the vase

Mist occasionally to maintain freshness

Hang upside down to dry for permanent arrangements

Cut when plumes are 2/3 open

Change water every 2 days

Mist occasionally

Can dry in vase

Fragrance Profile

No Scent

Astilbe has no fragrance

Fun Facts

Also called "false spirea" though it's not related to true spiraea

The name means "without shine" in Greek, referring to the matte leaves

One of the few flowers that thrives in shade

German breeder Georg Arends developed most modern varieties in the early 1900s

Origin & History

Native to Asia & North America

Astilbe is native to Asia and North America. German plant breeder Georg Arends (1862-1952) devoted his life to developing astilbe hybrids, creating most of the colorful varieties we grow today. His work earned him the title "father of the astilbe," and Astilbe x arendsii bears his name.