Astilbe 'Peach Blossom' (Astilbe japonica) is a compact, clump-forming perennial that has dense plumes of light peach-pink flowers. Each plume, which blooms in the early summer, is made up of hundreds of closely packed, small flowers that open one after the other to create a long-lasting floral show. They stand over a pretty mound of glossy green foliage and are supported by upright, strong stems. Long-lasting and richly caramel-colored, the flower plumes add winter appeal to the landscape. This lovely asteliad is deer and rabbit resistant, reasonably trouble-free, low care, tolerant of severe shade, and attracts butterflies. The ideal perennial for a border that receives dappled light and shade.
| Plant Type |
Perennials |
| Hardiness Zone |
4-9 |
| Exposure |
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Summer, Early Summer |
| Height | 12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in) |
| Spread | 12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in) |
| Spacing |
15"-18" (in) |
| Water Needs |
Average, High |
| Maintenance |
Low |
| Soil Type |
Loam |
| Soil PH |
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage |
Moist but Well-Drained, Moisture Retentive |
| Characteristics |
Showy |
| Tolerance |
Deer, Rabbit, Wet Soil |
| Attracts |
Butterflies |
| Garden Uses |
Cut Flowers, Dried Arrangements |
Astilbe, Peach Blossom | Astilbe Japonica 'Peach Blossom', False Spirea 'Peach Blossom', False Goat's Beard 'Peach Blossom', Astilbe × rosea 'Peach Blossom', Astilbe 'Drayton Glory' || Astilbe 'Peach Blossom' (Astilbe japonica) is a compact, clump-forming perennial that has dense plumes of light peach-pink flowers. Each plume, which blooms in the early summer, is made up of hundreds of closely packed, small flowers that open one after the other to create a long-lasting floral show. They stand over a pretty mound of glossy green foliage and are supported by upright, strong stems. Long-lasting and richly caramel-colored, the flower plumes add winter appeal to the landscape. This lovely asteliad is deer and rabbit resistant, reasonably trouble-free, low care, tolerant of severe shade, and attracts butterflies. The ideal perennial for a border that receives dappled light and shade.
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade,
Summer, Early Summer,
Average Water Needs, High Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Moisture Retentive,
Showy,
Deer Tolerant, Rabbit Tolerant, Wet Soil Tolerant,
Attracts Butterflies, Cut Flowers, Dried Arrangements
