Botanical profile
Astilbe 'Erica'
Latin name
Astilbe 'Erica' (are.)
Common name
Astilbe arendsii with soft pink flowers
Type
Perennial
Family
Saxifragaceae
A large, reliable variety that is always popular in the garden. Upright plants with diamond-shaped inflorescences. Red foliage in spring and fall.
Pets
Repellent
Deer
Care guide
Growing conditions
Light, soil, water and hardiness
Hardiness zone
Zone 3
Exposure
Light shadow
Watering
Fertilization
Soil type
Kept moist, Clayey
Minimum temperature
'-40°C
Plant appearance
Blooming, foliage and shape
Blooming period
July-August
Flower color
Pink
Foliage color
Shape
Garden structure
Size and growth
Height
32 inches (81.5 cm)
Width
20 inches (51 cm)
Growth rate
Moderate
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