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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Plant Height: 20 to 24 inches (50-60cm)
Plant Spread: 12 to 18 inches (30-45cm)
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Other: Peach pink
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Foliage Mound Height: 14 to 18 inches (35-45cm)
Underground structures: Rhizome
Dynamic Accumulator: P (Phosphorus)
Ca (Calcium)
Mg (Magnesium)
S (Sulfur)
Fe (Iron)
Na (Sodium)
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Other: Divide every 3-4 years when overcrowding occurs.

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Common names
  • Astilbe
Also sold as:
  • Drayton Glory
  • Astilbe x rosea 'Peach Blossom'

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Location: Lucketts, Loudoun County, Virginia
Date: 2013-06-08
Location: Maine
Date: 2022-07-07
Location: English Gardens, Dearborn Hts, MI
Date: 2010-05-15
Location: English Gardens, Dearborn Hts, MI
Date: 2010-05-15
Location: My garden in N E Pa.

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Location: Lucketts, Loudoun County, Virginia
Date: 2013-06-04
Location: English Gardens, Dearborn Hts, MI
Date: 2010-05-15
Location: English Gardens, Dearborn Hts, MI
Date: 2010-05-15
Location: English Gardens, Dearborn Hts, MI
Date: 2010-05-15
Location: English Gardens, Dearborn Hts, MI
Date: 2010-05-15
Location: English Gardens, Dearborn Hts, MI
Date: 2010-05-15
Location: English Gardens, Dearborn Hts, MI
Date: 2010-05-15

Courtesy Crownsville Nursery
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Location: Manitoba, Canada
Date: 2015-07-28

Photo Courtesy of Busse Gardens. Used with permission.
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Photo Courtesy of Busse Gardens. Used with permission.
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Image Courtesy of Bloomin Designs Nursery Used with Permission
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Photo Courtesy of Lazy S'S Farm Nursery.
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Photo Courtesy of Secret Garden Growers.
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