Astilbes are valued for their feathery panicles of bloom and their very attractive foliage.  They thrive in light shade but will grow in sunnier locations as long as even moisture is provided all summer long.  They will  not tolerate drought, especially in their first season of growth. Generous amounts of compost dug into the soil will really improve their growth. The flowers are long lasting when cut and the dried seed heads persist in the landscape all winter. The flowers dry well and the foliage is excellent for preserving with a glycerine bath.

Our astilbes are all very large plants of  three to five eyes that will bloom the first year.  They are bushy , vigorous and well established.   Last year the same size plants were selling locally for $15 to $20. 

‘Purple Candles’ (‘Purpurkerze’)

Deep purple-red plumes are narrow and upright. Good for cutting. Bold and full form with distinctive bronze and green foliage. One of the bast tall, late astilbes. Very late. Ht:100cm (40")

            cat # A 0014

‘Visions’

Considered to be the best Astilbe on the market so far and we agree. Luscious, upright raspberry red plumes are produced in abundance. Deep green horizontal foliage always looks good. Sweetly scented as well!
Blooms mid to late season. Ht:38cm (15")

            cat # A 007

‘Visions in Pink’

Thick upright plumes, very floriferous. Blue green foliage.  Like ‘Visions’ it is more drought tolerant. Robust grower. Late. Ht:45cm (18")

cat # A 008

‘Visions in Red’

The latest addition to the ‘Vision’ Series. Extremely long lasting pinkish red flowers opening from deep red buds. Bronze green foliage. Mid. Ht:81cm  (32")

cat # A 009