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About Astilbes: Easy to grow, tough and hardy, Astilbes are now a mainstay in all good perennial gardens. In fact, American gardeners are in the midst of a passionate love affair with Astilbes. Native to the far east, these beautiful plants and their hybrids have revolutionized the perennial possibilities of moist, shaded American gardens. They are companions of ferns and our favorite annuals, impatiens--one of the few flowers that make big color in full or partial shade.
The vast majority of the scores of hybrids now available are the work of one man, master hybridizer Georg Arends (Yes, that's why you keep seeing arendsii tacked onto hybrid names.) Mr. Arends, working in Ronsdorf, Germany spent decades hybridizing Sedums, Phlox, Campanulas....and his first love, Astilbes. In 1933, Arends introduced 74 different Astilbe cultivars, and there have been hundreds since.
These plume-flowered plants have ultra-handsome fern-like foliage, (usually dark glossy green) and stiff stems that always hold the elegant plumes aloft without any staking. Flower arrangers find the flower plumes are just as handsome in a vase as in a garden.
From tiny dwarfs to big draping hybrids, Astilbes are all quite easy to grow, as long as their ground does not dry out for long. They must have plenty of moisture, so choose your locations carefully.
| SKU | 5ASTILBE3 |
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| Common Name | False Spirea |
| Botanical Name | Astilbe arendsii |
| Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Light Requirements | Half Sun / Half Shade, Full Shade |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Mature Height | 20-24" tall |
| Estimated Mature Spread | 18-24" wide |
| Bloom Time | Early to mid summer |
| Planting Depth | Plant so that the top of the root is 1" below the soil line. |
| Ships As | Bare Root |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Planting Time | Spring / Summer |
| Soil Type | Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Moist/Wet Soil |
| Soil Moisture | Average, Moist/Wet |
| Advantages | Deer Resistant, Easy to Grow, Cut Flowers |
| Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | No |
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As soon as your order is placed you will receive an order confirmation email that will include your shipping information. We ship perennials and spring-planted bulbs at the proper planting time for your hardiness zone. Perennials and spring-planted bulb orders will arrive separately from seeds. If your order requires more than one shipment, there is no additional shipping charge. See our shipping information page for approximate ship dates and more detailed information. If you need express shipping or have any questions, please call Customer Service toll-free at (877) 309-7333 or contact us by email.
You will receive a second email the day your order ships telling you how it has been sent. Your order is scheduled to arrive at your door, fresh and ready to plant, usually within 3-5 days of leaving our warehouse, depending on your shipping address. We pack our plants to withstand up to 10 days in transit, in the event transit is delayed. We cannot guarantee arrival on a specific day. Please make sure to open your package upon receipt and follow the instructions included.
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by PowerReviewsAmerican MeadowsAstilbe arendsii Sister Theresa
(based on 6 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Accurate instructions (3)
- Attractive (3)
- Healthy (3)
- Low maintenance (3)
Cons
No Cons
Best Uses
- Garden (3)
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- Avid gardener (5)
Reviewed by 6 customers
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Pros
- Accurate Instructions
- Attractive
- Healthy
Cons
Best Uses
- Garden
Comments about American Meadows Astilbe arendsii Sister Theresa:
Better than expected versus some I ordered from competitors.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Low Maintenance
- Reliable Growth
- Vivid Colors
Cons
- Slow Growth
Best Uses
- Border Control
- Containers
- Cut Flowers
- Raised Beds
Comments about American Meadows Astilbe arendsii Sister Theresa:
Plants were very healthy when received. They are struggling a bit now since my area is very hot and dry (Sunland, CA) so I planted them in a variety of shady spots in my garden. But I am unsure if the temperatures may be too extreme. Astilbe do OK in another local garden. Too much light? Too little as placed? We'll see. Astilbe are lovely plants so I hope at least one locale will be OK. It's worth trying.
Pros
- Low Maintenance
Cons
- Short Bloom Time
Best Uses
Comments about American Meadows Astilbe arendsii Sister Theresa:
I plant these under a tree at our campsite. They did not bloom very well this year but they usually bloom in June and I just planted them this year. I am going to order more and plant them this fall. I am expecting them to do fantastic next year and have beautiful pink feathery blooms under my tree next year.
Pros
- Fresh
- Long Bloom Time
- Low Maintenance
- Reliable Growth
- Vibrant
- Vivid Colors
Cons
Best Uses
- Large Areas
- Raised Beds
Comments about American Meadows Astilbe arendsii Sister Theresa:
I planted this Astilbe in a mixed-sun flower bed. It was placed toward the back, and grew beautifully, as a backgound flower. The color blended well with the mix of purples, pinks, and yellows I had chosen, and the darker green leaves set off it's beautiful pink flowers. It does take up a lot of space, as it grows quickly, so you need to make sure there is plenty of room around it to grow!!
Pros
- Accurate Instructions
- Attractive
- Hardy
- Healthy
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Garden
- Outdoors
- Patio
Comments about American Meadows Astilbe arendsii Sister Theresa:
this plant is growing and thriving right under a large holly bush, in the shade.
Pros
- Accurate Instructions
- Attractive
- Fragrant
- Hardy
- Healthy
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Garden
Comments about American Meadows Astilbe arendsii Sister Theresa:
The description before I purchased this buld was the best ever allowing to decide exactly what I wanted in the area that I choose to plane my new flower bed
- Primary use:
- Personal
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USDA Hardiness Planting Zones
To determine if a plant is sufficiently cold hardy, the USDA created numbered zones indicating winter low temperatures; the lower the zone number the colder the winter.
- If the coldest winter temperature expected in your area is -15°F (zone 5) then any plants rated zones 3-5 will survive the winter temperatures in your area.
- If you live in very warm winter areas (zones 9-11) plants with zones 3-4 ratings are not recommended. The lack of freezing winter temperatures do not provide a time for winter dormancy (rest).
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