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Black Pearls Astilbe

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Black Pearls Astilbe

Old Price $35.99 Price $14.99 Packed 1 per package
Availability: In Stock
sku # 86874
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We ship this item in Spring at the proper planting time for your hardiness zone.

Produces the darkest foliage of any astilbe
In mid to late summer, it bears lots of large, long-lasting plumes, each of which consists of hundreds of tiny, purple flowers tinged in blue. During the rest of the season, it's the divided, fern-like, extremely dark green leaves of Black Pearls that steal the show. Grows easily in regular to moist soil when the earth is not allowed to dry out.

  • Zone 3-9
  • Light Requirements Part toFull Shade
  • Height 50–70 cm
  • Size 2-3 eye root
  • Bloom Time Mid to Late Summer
  • Deer Resistant
  • Attract Bees

Product Details

  • Botanical NameAstilbe chinensis 'Black Pearls'
  • FormPerennial
  • Flower FormLarge plumes
  • Hardiness Zone3-9
  • Foliage TypeDivided foliage, very dark green. Darkest foliage of all Astilbe!
  • Growth RateMedium
  • Spread60 - 70 cm
  • Planting InstructionsTop of plant should be just below soil level and 60-70 cm apart
  • Soil RequirementsMoist, humus rich soils, well drained.
  • Spacing 60 - 70 cm
  • Will TolerateAcidic Soil, Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil
  • Watering DescriptionAverage water needs. Water regularly, do not overwater.
  • Winter careMulch +/- 5 cm
  • PruningNot needed.

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