Astilbe Pink Lightning

Astilbe 'Pink Lightning' is adorned with beautiful fragrant and airy panicles. In this variety, they are a very light salmon pink and last all summer. Astilbes are truly beautiful perennials that are easy to mix and match in borders, quickly establishing an elegant and refined atmosphere.

The natural species, simplicifolia, is native to Japan and belongs to the saxifrage family. This rhizomatous perennial forms a voluminous 40cm (16in) high clump. It develops light, finely cut, dark green foliage. 'Pink Lightning' is a variety with tiny pale pink flowers arranged in feathery 20 to 50cm (8 to 20in) long panicles that turn brown in winter. They flower from June to August.

Astilbe 'Pink Lightning' is easy to grow and thrives in rich, deep, consistently moist, fertile, acidic soil, in a semi-shaded position. It can tolerate full sun as long as the soil is moist. Astilbes are hardy perennials and can grace shaded corners with their flowers. They are also suitable for marshy areas with heavy, compact, and moist soil. They will not disappoint you! They are perfect for pond borders or mixed with hostas, ferns, and acid-loving shrubs, for example. It is possible to force growth by potting up the plant in a mixture of garden and ericaceous soil at the first sign of frost. After a month, gradually increase the temperature while frequently watering.