Chinese Astilbe 'Purple Candles', False Spirea 'Purple Candles', False Goat's Beard 'Purple Candles', Astilbe 'Purple Candles', Astilbe chinensis 'Purpurkerze'
A strong color statement in the garden, Astilbe chinensis ‘Purple Candles’ (Chinese Astilbe) is a tall, clump-forming perennial boasting rich violet-red flowers held in dense, graceful plumes. Blooming in midsummer, each plume consists of hundreds of densely packed tiny flowers opening in succession for a long-lasting floral display. The blossoms are held on sturdy stems and rise above an attractive mound of fern-like, dark green leaves. The densely incised foliage remains attractive all season long under satisfactory growing conditions. This towering 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.
Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
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Heat Zones |
2 - 8 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A2, A3 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Saxifragaceae |
Genus | Astilbe |
Common names | False Spirea, Astilbe |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade |
Season of Interest | Summer (Mid, Late) |
Height | 3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm) |
Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spacing | 18" - 24" (50cm - 60cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Showy |
Tolerance | Full Shade, Deer, Rabbit |
Attracts | Butterflies, Bees |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Rain Gardens |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
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Heat Zones |
2 - 8 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A2, A3 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Saxifragaceae |
Genus | Astilbe |
Common names | False Spirea, Astilbe |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade |
Season of Interest | Summer (Mid, Late) |
Height | 3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm) |
Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spacing | 18" - 24" (50cm - 60cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Showy |
Tolerance | Full Shade, Deer, Rabbit |
Attracts | Butterflies, Bees |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Rain Gardens |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
How many Astilbe chinensis ‘Purple Candles’ (Chinese Astilbe) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Astilbe chinensis ‘Purple Candles’ (Chinese Astilbe) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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