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Astilbe 'Beauty of Ernst' (Colorflash)

Family Saxifragaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   4a - 11   RHS:   H - FT   EGF:   H1 - G2   Australia:   1 - 5  
Care Level
Height 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Spread 45 - 50 cm (18 - 20 in)
Light light shade to shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The herbaceous perennial Astilbe 'Beauty of Ernst' (Colorflash) (astilbe) produces showy and fragrant blossoms during late spring to mid-summer. This plant is clump forming and has showy, glossy and medium textured foliage. Astilbe 'Beauty of Ernst' (Colorflash) (astilbe) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Bedding plant, border, container, cut flowers, foundation and specimen.
Special Characteristics This herbaceous perennial attracts butterflies to your garden. Astilbe 'Beauty of Ernst' (Colorflash) tolerates wet sites.