Dappled shade, full shade, full sun, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, north facing, south facing, west facing
Position in border:
Front, middle
Shade type:
Damp
Soil
Prefers rich soil:
Boggy / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Astilbes are shade- and moisture-loving plants, bearing masses of ferny foliage, from which elegant plumes of feathery flowers appear from late-spring. They do best in woodland garden schemes where their pink or white blooms provide a splash of colour.
Astilbe 'Federsee' (x arendsii) has rosy-pink flowers and is a compact variety, suitable for the front or middle or a border where it would combine well with hostas, primulas and other shade-loving and moisture-loving plants.
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Astilbe ‘Federsee’ and wildlife
Astilbe ‘Federsee’ is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
