Augustleuchten astilbe
Astilbe ×rosea 'Augustleuchten'
USDA zones4 to 8
SunHandles partial shade to full shade
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size2 to 3 feet tall18 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Scarlet red
Notes
'Augustleuchten' astilbe (Astilbe ×rosea 'Augustleuchten') is a perennial. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes part to full shade and average moisture. Scarlet red flowers open in early to mid summer. It is not a favorite of deer or rabbits, though hungry ones will eat almost anything. The plant grows 24 to 36 inches tall and 18 to 24 inches wide.
Pairs well with Skywriter hosta, Marginal wood fern, and Twinleaf.