Alive and Kicking florist's spiraea
Astilbe 'Alive and Kicking'
USDA zones4 to 8
SunHandles full sun to full shade
WaterHandles moderate to wet soil
Size2 to 3 feet tall18+ inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Dark rose pink
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Alive and Kicking' florist's spiraea (Astilbe 'Alive and Kicking') is a perennial for borders, cottage gardens, shade gardens, and cut flowers. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full sun to full shade and average to wet, loamy soil. Deer and rabbits usually look elsewhere for a meal. It bears dark rose pink blooms and draws butterflies. It grows 24 to 36 inches tall and spreads at least 18 inches.
Pairs well with Abiqua Drinking Gourd hosta, Cinnamon fern, and Solomon's seal.