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Week 17 – April 23, 2024

Plant Information

Astilbe simplicifolia Pink Lightning

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Plant Details:

Scientific Name: Astilbe simplicifolia

Common Name: False Spirea

Hardiness Zone: 3a - 8b

Hardiness Degree: -40°F (-40.0°C)

Blooming Season: Summer

Plant Habit: Mounded

Characteristics: Low Maintenance

Water: Medium

Spacing: 14 - 18" (36 - 46cm)

Height: 14 - 16" (36 - 41cm)

Width: 12 - 14" (30 - 36cm)

Exposure: Partial Sun

General Information: Very dark foliage and light pink plumes.

Grower Information:

Very dark foliage and light pink plumes. A group that originated from crosses between A. Arendsii hybrids and A. simplicifolia; a compact species with shiny bronze-tinged foliage and short, broad, pyramidal plumes with a tendency to hang over the plant.

'Pink Lightning'

Protection Information: PP11,963