| False Spirea | Astilbe arendsii | |  | Strong, lavender plumes of Astilbe Amethyst sway above lacy deep green foliage in profusion. Airy plumes in early summer move with the slightest breeze. | 12B-N |  |  |  |  |  |
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31"-33" | 18"-24" | 4-8 |
| | | |  | The classic white astilbe, ‘Bridal Veil’ has lacy white panicles that gently droop at the tips, lending a frothy look to the clump. | 12B-N |  | |  |  |  |
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n/a | 18"-22" | 4-9 |
| | | |  | ‘Fanal’ has been around since 1933 but remains one of the best red Astilbes. It is attractive in almost every season. The fernlike foliage emerges a deep bronzy red in spring, then turns a rich green that looks good all summer. | 12B-N |  |  |  |  |  |
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20" | 12"-15" | 3-8 |
| | | |  | Astilbe ‘Heavy Metal’ has fluffy, cherry-red flower plumes that are larger than most! Appearing in the summer above dark green cut leaf foliage, ‘Heavy Metal’ is great for containers! | 12B-N |  |  |  |  |  |
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24"-28" | 18"-24" | 3-8 |
| | | |  | Mid-season bloomer, a dense carpet of dark green foliage surrounds feathery plumes of fragrant, bright rose-pink flowers, very floriferous. Compact, semi-dwarf habit makes it suitable for containers. | 12B-N |  |  |  |  |  |
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24"-28" | 15"-18" | 3-8 |
| | | |  | This selection features a low mound of lacy green foliage, topped by large branching heads of fragrant, triangular bright pink plumes. Good for a shady position if given a rich, moist soil and regular watering. Also thrives in tubs, or mixed containers. Fertilize in April and June. Excellent for cutting. Seed heads may be removed, or left on the plant for winter interest. | 12B-N |  |  |  |  |  |
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12"-16" | 14"-18" | 4-9 |
| Fasle Spirea | | |  | Stunning new introduction (2015) from Japan, glossy chocolate brown leaves makes this the darkest Astilbe yet, maintains good summer color and the plumes of bright pink flowers offer the perfect compliment to the dark foliage. | 12B-N |  |  |  |  |  |
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14" | 12"-15" | 5-7 |