False Spirea

Astilbe

Saxifragaceae

Growth Habit

Herbaceous

Description

Introduced 1952. ('Straussenfeder'). Rich coral-pink flowers borne in large, open, arching plumes. Acounterpart to 'Professor van der Wielen', and 'Betsy Cuperus'. These arching varieties probably owe some of their grace to A. thunbergii. to 3' in height. Midseason blooming.

Source of plant

White Flower Farm

USDA Hardiness Zone

4