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Astilbe chinensis 'Heart and Soul'

Family Saxifragaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   4a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Spread 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Light full sun to shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to loam
Soil pH neutral

Description The herbaceous perennial Astilbe chinensis 'Heart and Soul' (Chinese astilbe) bears showy, faded violet, fragrant and repeat-blooming blossoms during early summer to late summer. This plant is mound shaped in form and has showy, matte and medium textured foliage that is medium green in colour. Showy fruit are produced by Astilbe chinensis 'Heart and Soul' (Chinese astilbe). Astilbe chinensis 'Heart and Soul' (Chinese astilbe) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Bedding plant, border, container, dried flowers and specimen.
Special Characteristics Astilbe chinensis 'Heart and Soul' is tolerant of wet sites.