Astilbe simplicifolia 'Hennie Graafland' (Hennie Graafland Astilbe)


Botanical Information

FamilySaxifragaceae
GenusAstilbe
Speciessimplicifolia
Cultivar'Hennie Graafland'
CategoryPerennials
Pronunciation

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone4a-9a
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height40-45 cm
Spread25-30 cm
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodJuly, August

Description and Growing Information

LandscapeExcellent for a low groundcover or edging.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Flower DescriptionThe Astilbe simplicifolia ‘Hennie Graafland’ flowers have an overall bright pink colour, because each section of the plume has a deep rose pink centre, with a soft pink around it. The flowers keep their intense colour for about 3 weeks, and then slowly fade to a neutral tan colour. When autumn comes, these brown flower plumes fit in with the natural autumn colours. In winter, the naturally dried flowers provide interest in the garden, rising above the snow.

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