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Astilbe japonica 'Rheinland'

Astilbe

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Description:

♦ Zones:  4 - 8     Height:  18 - 24"     Exposure:  Full Shade to Part Shade ♦

Astilbe ‘Rheinland’ typically forms a dark green foliage mound with open panicles of clear pink flowers appearing on upright, reddish stems.  It should be noted that ‘Rheinland’ is sometimes listed as an x japonica cultivar.  Astilbes are mainstays of shade and woodland gardens.  This astilbe has no serious insect or disease problems.  Mass or group in shade gardens, woodland gardens and shaded areas of border fronts or cottage gardens.   This plant is drought tolerant and can be used in shaded areas of rock gardens.  Excellent spreading ground cover or edging plant for shady areas.  Also effective on pond or stream banks.


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