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DARK SIDE OF THE MOON ASTILBE
Astilbe chinensis
'Dark Side of the Moon'
PP23872 Plant propagation prohibited
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(SKU: 15559)
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List Price $25.00 Per Plant In Stock
Hardiness Zone: 4-9 · Mature Height: 30-36 Inches · Mature Spread: 18-24 Inches
Buy Dark Side of the Moon Astilbe online. We fell in love this extremely unique Astilbe the moment we laid eyes on it! New growth in the spring emerges as yellow to light green, and then darken to a deep chocolate to dark purple color as they mature. These stunning leaves create a beautiful medium sized, mounding perennial that is topped with pinkish-purple flowers in mid-spring. A must have plant for your shady garden!
Family: Saxifragaceae · Common Name: Astilbe / False Spiraea
FREE with every plant purchased:
- The Sooner Guarantee: For details, click here!
- A pre-applied, pre-measured amount of time release fertilizer that keeps your plant well nourished for up to one year.
- Pre-hydrated Hydro-Gels are included in the top of each container to use when planting as they help retain soil moisture, and plants will establish more quickly with less transplant shock. Plants will also survive drought-like conditions and accidental missed waterings better.
- Planting and Care Instruction brochure.
- Catalogs of new and exciting plant brands, such as Garden Debut® and Proven Winners®.
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DARK SIDE OF THE MOON ASTILBE Plant Characteristics
Brand*
| • | Proven Winners® Perennials |
Cultural Information*
| • | Leaf Scorch - Moderate Resistance |
| • | Leaf Spot - High Resistance |
| • | Powdery Mildew - High Resistance |
| • | Root Rot - High Resistance |
Growth Habit*
| • | Compact Growing |
Growth Rate*
| • | Medium |
Leaf Color Fall*
| • | Burgundy/Crimson/Maroon |
Leaf Color Summer*
| • | Burgundy/Crimson |
Leaf Type*
| • | Deciduous/Herbaceous |
Plant Type*
| • | Perennial |
Preferred Soil Conditions*
| • | Adapts Well to Most Soil Types |
| • | Adapts Well to Wet Areas |
| • | Average |
| • | Moist |
| • | Salt Tolerant |
Propagation Methods*
| • | Cuttings or Divisions |
Season of Interest*
| • | Fall |
| • | Late Spring/Early Summer |
| • | Late Summer/Early Autumn |
| • | Spring |
| • | Spring Flowering |
| • | Summer |
Sun Exposure*
| • | Prefers Morning Sun Only in Northern States |
| • | Prefers Morning Sun Only in Southern States |
Uses*
| • | Accent Plant |
| • | Mass Planting |
| • | Near Water Gardens or Ponds |
| • | Rock Gardens |
| • | Under Power Lines |
| • | Understory Planting |
| • | Flowering |
Exposure (Short)
| • | Partial Sun |
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DARK SIDE OF THE MOON ASTILBE Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips
Astilbe is easy to grow and adapts to most conditions. Feed once a year with a slow release fertilizer.
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