| | | Family | Saxifragaceae | | Plant Type | | | Zone | USDA: 3a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3 | | Care Level | low, easy, suitable for beginners. | | Height | 40 - 50 cm (16 - 20 in) | | Spread | 45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft) | | Light | partial shade to shade | | Soil Moisture | average to moist, well-drained | | Soil Type | clay to sandy | | Soil pH | acidic to alkaline | | | Description | Astilbe x arendsii 'Darwin's Dream' (garden astilbe) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden. | | Typical Uses | Accent, border, container, cut flowers, mass planting, specimen, waterfront and woodland. | | Special Characteristics | Astilbe x arendsii 'Darwin's Dream' has a natural resistance to deer and rabbits. | | |