Cattleya Astilbe - Astilbe x arendsii 'Cattleya'
Elegant perennial with dark green feathery leaves and sprays of dark pink flower plumes in summer on wiry arching stems. Excellent for shaded border woodland plantings or in Container. A good cut flower for its flowers and foliage.
Water Needs:
Moderate
Foliage Color:
Green
Flower Attributes:
Cut Flowers
Long Bloom Time
Showy Flowers
Landscape Uses:
Border
Container
Mass Planting
Wet Areas
Garden Styles:
Modern
Traditional
Light Needs:
Full Shade
Plant Types:
Height:
24-36"
Spread:
12-24"
Flower Colors:
Pink
Flower Seasons:
Summer
Special Features:
Attracts Butterflies
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Growth Habits:
Round
Upright
Cold Hardiness:
Zone 3
Plant in cool, rich moist soil. Feed in spring with an all purpose fertilizer before new growth begins. Remove tired flower spikes throughout the season to promote new blooms. Divide every few years as needed in fall to maintain plant vigor.
