Product Description
Astilbe 'Delft Lace' PP19839 (25) Bare Root Plants
Common Name: Astilbe-Hybrid, False Spirea
- This beautiful perennial forms a robust clump of lacy, deep blue-green, waxy foliage with red highlights. Foliage displays some burgundy fall color.
- Red stems carry panicles of deep salmon red buds which open to soft apricot pink flowers in early summer. Deep red seed panicles extend the season of interest through summer.
- This variety is considered to be an improvement over 'Peach Blossom'; it has more attractive foliage, stronger stems, and more colorful flowers.
Panicles of deep salmon red buds open as soft apricot pink flowers on red stems. Lacy, deep blue-green, waxy foliage with red highlights.
Astilbes are easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soils in part shade to full shade; whereas these long-lived perennials prefer rich soil with light shade to filtered sun. Plants do need moist conditions, hot sun and dry soils cause crisp foliage. They will grow in full shade but will not be as floriferous. Compost mulch helps retain soil moisture and improves performance. Divide clumps when overcrowding occurs. Leave old foliage until early spring for winter protection and fertilize mid to late spring. If winter heave causes the crown to rise above soil level, gently press it back into the ground and apply organic matter around the plant.
Height: 24.0-36.0 Inches
Spread: 24.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones: 4,5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color: Pink shades
Foliage Color: Green shades
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) - Full Shade (< 4 hrs. Direct Sun)
Average to Consistent Water Needs
Fertile Soil Quality
Bloomtime: Early Summer
Bee Friendly
Deer and Rabbit Resistant
Seasonal Interest: Dried Seed Heads
Growth Rate: Medium
Border Plant, Container, Cut Flower, Cut Foliage, Dried Flower, Fragrant Flowers, Mass Planting
Astilbe 'Delft Lace' is a beautiful and reliable perennial that adds a touch of elegance to shady gardens. Here is a rundown of what makes it special:
Appearance:
- Feathery plumes: 'Delft Lace' produces delicate, airy plumes of soft apricot-pink flowers that rise above the foliage in early summer. The buds are a deeper salmon-pink, creating a lovely two-tone effect.
- Attractive foliage: The leaves are lacy and fern-like, with a bluish-green hue that provides a nice contrast to the pink flowers. In some conditions, the leaf edges may develop a reddish or purplish tinge.
- Red stems: The flower stems are a striking red, adding another element of visual interest.
Growing Conditions:
- Shade lover: Astilbes thrive in partial to full shade. They are ideal for woodland gardens, shady borders, or areas under trees.
- Moisture is key: 'Delft Lace' needs consistently moist soil. It will struggle in dry conditions. Amending the soil with organic matter and mulching can help retain moisture.
- Hardiness: This cultivar is hardy in USDA zones 4-9, meaning it can tolerate a wide range of temperatures.
Uses:
- Shady borders: 'Delft Lace' is a great choice for adding color and texture to shady borders.
- Woodland gardens: Its natural look makes it perfect for woodland settings.
- Container gardening: It can also be grown in containers, as long as you ensure consistent moisture.
- Cut flowers: The flower plumes make lovely additions to fresh bouquets.
Benefits:
- Long bloom time: 'Delft Lace' provides a long-lasting display of flowers in early summer.
- Attractive foliage: Even when not in bloom, the foliage adds interest to the garden.
- Deer resistant: Deer tend to avoid Astilbes.
- Relatively low maintenance: Once established, it requires minimal care.
Things to keep in mind:
- Avoid direct sunlight: In hot climates, direct sun can scorch the leaves.
- Consistent moisture: This is crucial for success.
- Divide clumps: Every few years, you can divide the clumps to prevent overcrowding and promote vigorous growth.
Overall, Astilbe 'Delft Lace' is a charming and easy-to-grow perennial that will bring beauty and fragrance to your shady garden.
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the Overview section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.
Plant Spacing: Using the maximum mature spread or width of a plant to guide spacing, ensures space to grow to full size. To fill an area sooner, plant them closer together. Just remember, future thinning or transplanting may be needed.
Water: Keep a close eye on newly planted perennials, especially throughout the first growing year. Most early plant loss is due to too much or too little water!
