Hip Hop florist's spiraea
Astilbe 'Hip Hop'
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun or partial sun or full shade
WaterHandles moderate to wet soil
Size2 to 3 feet tall
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Hip Hop' florist's spiraea (Astilbe 'Hip Hop') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, shade gardens, and cottage gardens. 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. It grows 24 to 36 inches tall and draws butterflies and bees. It is not a favorite of deer or rabbits, though hungry ones will eat almost anything. Plant it in a spot that stays moist.
Pairs well with Siebold's hosta, Aureola Japanese forest grass, Obsidian coral bells, and Western sword fern.