Astilbe Snowdrift
"False Spirea"
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BENEFITS
Considered to be the whitest form to date. Excellent
companion for other deeper colors.
BLOOM SEASON & HABIT
Pure white flowers in summer. Finely cut foliage
mounds. Astilbe ×arendsii hybrid.
LOCATION
Partial shade to shade. USDA Hardiness Zones 4 to
8; AHS Heat Zones 8 to 2. See our Growing
Zones page to reference growing zones in your
area.
USE
Superb cut flower. Nice placed between shrubs or
other perennials.
SIZE
24" tall by 24" wide. Use 4 plants per
square yard.
CULTURE
Prefers rich moist soils. Keep well-watered. Apply
fertilizer in spring and midsummer. Remove spent
flowers to bolster flowering. Divide clumps in
spring every 3 to 4 years. Also
see our
General Planting
Tips for more information.
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