False Spirea

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Showy flower plumes and striking foliage are indispensable in the shaded or woodland garden. Excellent complement to bergenia, hosta, ferns or Japanese iris, and especially attractive near water. A beautiful, long-lasting cut flower, fresh or dried.

Companion Plants

Hosta

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Hosta

Perfect for the shaded garden! An outstanding foliage plant, excellent as an edging or specimen in perennial gardens or mixed plantings or as a small-scale ground cover. Attractive with ferns and astilbe. White or lavender lilylike flowers.

Beard-Tongue

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Beard-Tongue

Striking long-blooming flowers attract hummingbirds. Compact growth is well-suited for garden's edge, rock gardens or for delightful bouquets. Lovely planted with cranesbill, yarrow and lamb's ear. Remove faded flowers to promote rebloom.

Ferns

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Ferns

Ferns are a wonderful addition to the shade garden, with a variety of unique textures, from soft and deeply cut to bold and lance-shaped. Available in sizes perfect for low edgings, taller backgrounds or filler. Combine with hosta, astilbe, and jacob's ladder for a nice blend of texture and color. Prefers moist, acidic, humus-rich soils.

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Details

Common name

False Spirea

Botanical name

Astilbe x hybrid

Variety

Europa

Zone

USDA 4 - 9

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Bloom color

Pink

Bloom time

summer

Light

part sun

Height

16-24" (41-61 cm)

Habit

mounded

Water

weekly during dry spells

Feed

in spring

Maintenance

remove spent blooms