Sprite Dwarf Astilbe

Brilliant contrasting flowers and foliage, the airy spritely baby pink flowering spires and lacy, heavily dissected foliage, the Sprite Astilbe (Astilbe simplicifolia 'Sprite') was Perennial of the Year in 1994 and one can see why! With its wonderful apple blossom pink flowers and dark bronze foliage with crinkly edges, it is definitely an eye-catcher! The flowers contrast wonderfully with the glossy foliage! The rust-colored seed heads are also attractive in the fall and bring winter interest! Until then, the mid-summer long-lasting blooms are super showy despite being the smallest False Spirea in the Astilbe family! Growing just 12 inches in height when in bloom! Also known as False Spirea and Meadowsweet, Astilbe is hardy throughout USDA planting zones 3 to 8! These cold and heat-tolerant perennials grow just 10-12 inches wide when mature, creating lovely clumps of lacy leaves in the partly shaded garden. Landscape Application: In the garden bed and border, or even in pots and planters, any shaded location will benefit from these whimsical summer-flowering perennials! Mass plantings beneath the dappled canopy of large trees or on that soggy side of the north and eastern sides of your home, or as a ring of fringe around the bases of larger shrubs or evergreen hedges - Astilbe becomes the elegant finishing touch your landscape has been searching for! Astilbe are fantastic pollinator gardens and cutting garden flowers, these fluffy flowers and their fine-cut leaves beautifully dress up your perennial borders and cottage gardens! Mix among Hostas and Ferns, Bleeding Hearts, and Brunnera for a showy shade garden display! Lacy Soft Pink Textured Spires Heavily Dissected Bronzy-Green Foliage Dwarf-Sized Perennial Mounds Bees & Butterflies - Attracts Hummingbirds Gorgeous Cut Flower Filler Space-Saving Filler & Spillers In Containers & Shaded Garden Beds #ProPlantTips for Care: False Spirea is most successfully grown in a shady area but can tolerate some morning sun, handling more sun in cooler climates. A moist, well-drained area is key for this plant, and Astilbe even tolerates higher soil moisture, especially in more sun. Do not allow Sprite to dry out, and top dress with a 3-4 inch deep layer of mulch around its roots to keep the soil moisture consistent and enrich the soil. Do not cut back the leaves of Astilbe in the winter because the old foliage helps protect the plant from winter damage, but prune in early spring. Full Sun to Full Shade Depending On Climate Needs Well-Drained Enriched Soil Moderate to High Moisture Prune Early Spring Deer & Rabbits Seldom Bother Astilbe Wake up the garden with the fantastic fluffy pink elegance of the Proven Winners® Rise and Shine Astilbe at NatureHills.com! We will ship your new Dwarf-sized soft-pink spires, the playful little Sprite Astilbe will win you over with its charm! Order yours today at NatureHills.com!landscaping right to your doorstep!