Astilbe 'Mainz' (Japonica Group)

hybrid Japanese astilbe or Japanese false spirea

Family	Saxifragaceae
Plant Type	herbaceous perennial
Zone	USDA: 4a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3
Care Level
Height	0.6 - 1 m (2 - 3 ft)
Spread	30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Light	light shade to partial shade
Soil Moisture	average, well-drained
Soil Type	loam
Soil pH	acidic to neutral

Description	The herbaceous perennial Astilbe 'Mainz' (Japonica Group) (hybrid Japanese astilbe) bears showy and light pink flowers during late spring to mid summer. The glossy foliage is medium green in colour and medium in texture.
Typical Uses	Border, cut flowers, edging and ground cover.