Admired for its graceful, lilac-purple flower plumes rising elegantly above fern-like mounds of deep green foliage, Astilbe 'Amethyst' (Astilbe x arendsii) is an eye-catching cultivar that sizzles in the sun and glows in the shade. Each plume consists of hundreds of densely packed tiny flowers, each opening in succession, providing a long season of bloom from early summer on.

Reliable and free flowering, Astilbe 'Bridal Veil' (Astilbe arendsii) is a compact, clump-forming perennial boasting ivory white flowers held in luminous, pyramidal plumes, which stand out in the night garden. Blooming in early to mid-summer, each plume consists of hundreds of densely packed tiny flowers opening in succession for a long-lasting floral display. They are held on sturdy stems and rise above an attractive mound of fern-like, deep green, glossy leaves. Long-lasting, the flower plumes turn a rich caramel color which provides winter interest to the garden. This robust Astilbe is relatively trouble-free, requires little maintenance, is heavy shade tolerant, and attracts butterflies but is deer and rabbit resistant. The perfect perennial for a shady border with dappled light.

Very floriferous, Astilbe 'Country and Western' features large, fluffy plumes of luminous, salmon pink flowers which stand out and brighten up a shady spot in the garden. Profuse, they rise gracefully in early-mid summer above an attractive mound of fern-like deep green, glossy foliage. Long-lasting, they consist of hundreds of small flowers, each opening in succession, providing a long season of blooms before they turn a rich caramel color and add winter interest to the garden.

A useful early flowering Astilbe variety with a low growing habit, Astilbe 'Darwin's Dream' (Astilbe x arendsii) features graceful, dense, deep pink flower plumes rising elegantly above fern-like mounds of deep green foliage. Sparkling in the shade, each plume consists of hundreds of densely packed tiny flowers, each opening in succession, providing a long season of bloom from early to mid-summer. Long-lasting, the flower plumes turn a rich caramel color which provides winter interest to the garden.

An excellent Astilbe variety that should be grown in all gardens, Astilbe 'Deutschland' (Astilbe japonica) features masses of luminous, pure white, pyramidal-shaped flower plumes that stand out in the night garden. Quite showy, they rise gracefully in early to mid-summer, on strong, erect flowering stems above an attractive mound of fern-like deep green, glossy foliage. Long-lasting, they turn a rich caramel color which provides winter interest to the garden.

A very good garden plant with many flowers held on strong stems, Astilbe 'Diamond' or 'Diamant' (Astilbe x arendsii) features graceful, long, slender, pure white flower plumes rising elegantly above fern-like mounds of deep green foliage. Glowing in the shade, each plume consists of hundreds of densely packed tiny flowers, each opening in succession, providing a long season of bloom from early to mid-summer.

With the darkest red flowers of all Astilbes, award-winning Astilbe 'Fanal' (Astilbe x arendsii) is a top choice with its full, narrow, dark crimson red plumes elegantly rising atop attractive bronze foliage in early-mid summer. Each plume consists of hundreds of densely packed tiny flowers, each opening in succession, providing a long season of bloom. As summer progresses, the foliage turns dark green with a reddish tint.

Providing an architectural presence and vivid colors that make it a show-stopper, Astilbe 'Granat' (Astilbe x arendsii) is an eye-catching cultivar that sizzles in the sun and glows in the shade. It features graceful, carmine-red flower plumes rising elegantly above fern-like mounds of deep green foliage, which emerges bronze in spring. Each plume consists of hundreds of densely packed tiny flowers, each opening in succession, providing a long season of bloom from early to midsummer. Long-lasting, the flower plumes turn a rich caramel color which provides winter interest to the garden.

Very floriferous, Astilbe 'Hip Hop' features unique plumes of luminous, light pink flowers dotted with contrasting hot pink stamens which stand out and brighten up a shady spot in the garden. Profuse, they rise gracefully in early-mid summer above an attractive mound of fern-like deep green, glossy foliage. Long-lasting, they consist of hundreds of small flowers, each opening in succession, providing a long season of blooms before they turn a rich caramel color and add winter interest to the garden.

Free-flowering, Astilbe 'Jump and Jive' features luminous, dense, magenta-pink flower plumes which stand out and brighten up a shady spot in the garden. Profuse, they rise gracefully in early-mid summer above an attractive mound of fern-like deep green, glossy foliage. Long-lasting, they turn a rich caramel color which provides winter interest to the garden.

Standing out, Astilbe 'Montgomery' (Astilbe japonica) is a compact, clump-forming perennial boasting dark magenta red flowers held in dense plumes. Blooming in early to mid-summer, each plume consists of hundreds of densely packed tiny flowers opening in succession for a long-lasting floral display. They are held on upright, dark red stems and rise above an attractive mound of fern-like, deep green, glossy foliage, which emerges bronze-red in spring. Long-lasting, the flower plumes turn a rich caramel color which provides winter interest to the garden. This award-winning Astilbe is relatively trouble-free, requires little maintenance, is heavy shade tolerant, and attracts butterflies but is deer and rabbit resistant. The perfect perennial for a shady border with dappled light.

One of the best red Astilbes, Astilbe 'Red Sentinel' (Astilbe japonica) features vibrant crimson red flower plumes borne on erect, mahogany-red stems. Standing out in shady borders, they rise gracefully in early to mid-summer above an attractive mound of fern-like deep green, glossy foliage. Long-lasting, they turn a rich caramel color which provides winter interest to the garden.

Admired for its graceful, pure white flower plumes rising elegantly above fern-like mounds of deeply-cut foliage, Astilbe 'Snowdrift' (Astilbe x arendsii) is a superb cultivar that brightens up any shady areas of the garden. Each plume consists of hundreds of densely packed tiny flowers, each opening in succession, providing a long season of bloom in early to mid-summer.

An excellent garden plant, Astilbe 'Stand and Deliver' features long and full, bright reddish-pink flower plumes which are borne on upright, strong stems. Quite showy, they rise gracefully in early-mid summer above an attractive mound of fern-like deep green, glossy foliage. Long-lasting, they turn a rich caramel color which provides winter interest to the garden.

Very floriferous, Astilbe Younique Carmine is a compact, clump-forming perennial boasting carmine-red flowers neatly held in tidy, fluffy plumes. Blooming in early to mid-summer, each plume consists of hundreds of densely packed tiny flowers opening in succession for a long-lasting floral display. They are held on upright, sturdy stems and rise above an attractive mound of fern-like, deep green, glossy leaves. Long-lasting, the flower plumes turn a rich caramel color which provides winter interest to the garden. This charming Astilbe is relatively trouble-free, requires little maintenance, is heavy shade tolerant, and attracts butterflies but is deer and rabbit resistant. The perfect perennial for a shady border with dappled light.

Very floriferous, Astilbe Younique Salmon is a compact, clump-forming perennial boasting salmon-pink flowers neatly held in tidy, fluffy plumes. Blooming in early to mid-summer, each plume consists of hundreds of densely packed tiny flowers opening in succession for a long-lasting floral display. They are held on upright, sturdy stems and rise above an attractive mound of fern-like, deep green, glossy leaves. Long-lasting, the flower plumes turn a rich caramel color which provides winter interest to the garden. This charming Astilbe is relatively trouble-free, requires little maintenance, is heavy shade tolerant, and attracts butterflies but is deer and rabbit resistant. The perfect perennial for a shady border with dappled light.