Astilbe 'Hip Hop'
Astilbe 'Hip Hop', False Spirea 'Hip Hop', False Goat's Beard 'Hip Hop'
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.
- Relatively trouble-free, this Astilbe 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!
- Compact and bushy, this Astilbe grows up to 24-28 in. tall (60-70 cm) and spreads 16-20 in. (40-50 cm). The refined, fern-like foliage remains attractive all season long (under satisfactory growing conditions).
- Part shade to full shade lover, this Astilbe thrives in organically rich, evenly moist, well-drained soils. Don't let the soil dry out! Mulch should be added to reduce water evaporation and maintain moisture.
- May be planted in full sun in areas with cool summers with adequate moisture. In hot summer areas, shade is important.
- Provides a spectacular flower show, whether planted in perennial borders, woodlands, by streams, ponds, or in containers. Plant in groups for better visual effects. Excellent ground cover or edging plant for shady areas.
- Plumes make excellent fresh cuts or for drying in natural bouquets
- No deadheading is required unless you do not like the look of the faded flower stalks. If allowed to remain, the dried seedheads will provide additional interest later in the season. Should be divided about every 4 years to assure the maximum number of blooms.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 3
– 8 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 2
– 8 |
Climate Zones | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A2, A3 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Astilbe |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Early,Mid) |
Height | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 16" – 20" (40cm – 50cm) |
Water Needs | Average, High |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Loam |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Moisture Retentive |
Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit, Wet Soil |
Attracts | Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers, Ponds and Streams |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
Photo courtesy Ball Horticultural Company
While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 3
– 8 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 2
– 8 |
Climate Zones | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A2, A3 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Astilbe |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Early,Mid) |
Height | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 16" – 20" (40cm – 50cm) |
Water Needs | Average, High |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Loam |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Moisture Retentive |
Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit, Wet Soil |
Attracts | Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers, Ponds and Streams |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |