Diamond astilbe
Astilbe rosea 'Diamond'
USDA zones3 to 9
SunHandles full sun or partial sun or full shade
WaterHandles moderate to wet soil
Size2 to 3 feet tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Habit
- Clumping
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Orange, pink, purple, red, white
- Foliage color
- Brown/copper, green
- Soil types
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Diamond' astilbe (Astilbe rosea 'Diamond') is a perennial for borders, shade gardens, cottage gardens, and cut flowers. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full sun to full shade and average to wet, loamy soil. Butterflies and bees visit the blooms. It forms a clump that reaches 24 to 36 inches tall. It sits low on the menu for deer and rabbits.
Pairs well with Columbine, Fire and Ice hosta, and Western sword fern.