Pretty in Pink Astilbe (Astilbe simplicifolia 'Pretty in Pink')
ah-STILL-bee sim-plih-sih-FOE-lee-uh 'Pretty in Pink'
Deciduous Perennial Upright, Clump-Forming in the Saxifragaceae Family
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Feathery soft pink plumes rise above deeply cut, glossy dark green foliage with a burgundy cast — a compact, easy-care Astilbe for shady borders.
Astilbe simplicifolia 'Pretty in Pink' is a compact selection of fernleaf astilbe, grown for its finely divided, glossy dark green foliage tinged with burgundy and its soft two-tone pink plumes held on dark red stems. Blooming for six weeks or more in midsummer, it forms a tidy clump well suited to the front of a shaded border, woodland garden, or container planting.
Pros
Long bloom window, six weeks or more of color
Finely cut, glossy foliage with a burgundy cast
Compact habit suits small spaces and containers
Low-maintenance once established in moist shade
Cons
Needs consistently moist soil; foliage scorches if it dries out
Flower color intensity can vary between sources
Not reliably long-lived without regular division
Highlights
One of the more compact members of the Astilbe simplicifolia group, prized for its deeply cut, almost fern-like foliage rather than the broader leaves of most Astilbe hybrids.
Plant Data
Mature Size
23 - 27 inches
tall. 18 - 24 inches
wide.
Growth Rate
Moderate
Sun Exposure
Full Shade - Partial Sun
Moisture Tolerance
Medium - Wet
Zones
3a - 8b
(Usually hardy to -40° F)
Tags
Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Colorful Foliage, Container, Deciduous, Deer Resistant, Fall Color, For a Shady Spot, Formal Garden, Full Shade, Good for Butterfly Garden, Good for Cottage Garden, Good for Cut Flowers, Good for Rain Garden, Low Maintenance, Medium, Normal Soil, Partial Shade, Partial Sun, Perennial, Rabbit Resistant, Shade Tolerant, Showy Flowers, Thrillers, Tolerant of Loamy Soil, Tolerant of Moist Soil, Well-Drained Soil, Wet, Wet Site Tolerant, Winter Interest, Woodland Garden
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