Astilbe - Ostrich Plume

DESCRIPTION: Ostrich Plume Astilbe has masses of beautiful plumes of pink flowers at the ends of the stems from late spring to early summer, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its ferny compound leaves remain emerald green in colour throughout the season. 

BOTANICAL NAME: Astilbe thundbergii 'Ostrich Plume'
OTHER NAMES: False Spirea, False Goat's Beard
AVERAGE MATURE HEIGHT: 60 cm
AVERAGE MATURE SPREAD: 75 cm
SUN EXPOSURE: Part shade to full shade
FLOWER COLOUR: Pink
FLOWERING TIME: Summer
FOLIAGE COLOUR: Deep green
COLD HARDINESS: Zone 3 ( Should survive up to -39.9° Celsius )
WATER NEEDS: Average to moist
OTHER FEATURES: Border, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Moisture Tolerant, Rabbit Resistant