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'Purple Candles' Chinese Astilbe Astilbe chinensis

Flower Season
  • Summer
Mature Size
3'6" 2' 1.1m 61cm
Height: 3'6"
Spread: 18" - 2'
Height: 1.1m
Spread: 46cm - 61cm
Proven Selections
  • Details

    42 - 42 Inches
    18 - 24 Inches
    18 - 24 Inches
    1.1m
    46cm - 61cm
    46cm - 61cm

    Features

    • Dense, poker-like plumes emerge a rich violet-red, then lighten up as they age
    • Blooms in midsummer
    • Bold, dark green foliage with a coarse texture
    • Has a unique look; makes a strong color statement in the garden
    Fragrant Flower
    Attracts: 
    Bees
    Resists: 
    Deer
    Rabbits

    Characteristics

    Plant Type: 
    Perennial
    Height Category: 
    Tall
    Garden Height: 
    42 Inches 1.1m
    Spacing: 
    18 - 24 Inches 46cm - 61cm
    Spread: 
    18 - 24 Inches 46cm - 61cm
    Flower Colors: 
    Purple
    Flower Shade: 
    Purple-red
    Foliage Colors: 
    Green
    Foliage Shade: 
    Green
    Habit: 
    Upright
    Container Role: 
    Thriller

    Plant Needs

    Light Requirement: 
    Part Shade to Shade
    Light Requirement: 
    Sun

    The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).

    Maintenance Category: 
    Easy
    Bloom Time: 
    Summer
    Hardiness Zones: 
    4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
    Water Category: 
    Average
    Uses: 
    Border Plant
    Uses: 
    Cut Flower
    Uses: 
    Dried Flower
    Uses: 
    Mass Planting
    Maintenance Notes: 

    Easy to grow.

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