Astilbe Music™ Drum & Bass

False Spiraea, PP#14964

Nicely compact and heavy flowering, this bright, rose-pink Astilbe will add beautiful summer color to a shady border or patio container. Dense, fluffy plumes are borne on sturdy 15 – 18” stems in midsummer over attractive, lacy green foliage. Plant in a mass for an eye-catching display. Flowers are excellent for cutting.

Plant Type Perennials
Hardiness Zone 4-9
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade, Partial Shade
Season of Interest Summer
Height12" - 18" (in)
Spread12" - 18" (in)
Spacing 18"-20" (in)
Water Needs Average, High
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Loam
Soil PH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy
Tolerance Deer, Rabbit, Wet Soil
Attracts Butterflies
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers, Dried Arrangements, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers, Ponds and Streams
Astilbe Music™ Drum & Bass | False Spiraea, PP#14964 || Nicely compact and heavy flowering, this bright, rose-pink Astilbe will add beautiful summer color to a shady border or patio container. Dense, fluffy plumes are borne on sturdy 15 – 18” stems in midsummer over attractive, lacy green foliage. Plant in a mass for an eye-catching display. Flowers are excellent for cutting.
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade, Partial Shade, Summer, Average Water Needs, High Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Showy, Deer Tolerant, Rabbit Tolerant, Wet Soil Tolerant, Attracts Butterflies, Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers, Dried Arrangements, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers, Ponds and Streams
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