Botanical profile
Astilbe 'Ostrich Plume'
Latin name
Astilbe 'Ostrich Plume' (thu.)
Common name
Astilbe Thunberg with feathery pink flowers
Type
Perennial
Family
Saxifragaceae
Large astilbe with bright pink plumes on drooping stems. Dark green, deeply cut foliage. Often imitated, never equaled, it is always appreciated by gardeners. Syn.: 'Straussenfeder'
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
3 feet (91.5 cm)
Width
20 inches (51 cm)
Growth rate
Moderate
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