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Astilbe 'Willie Buchanan' (Simplicifolia Group)

Family Saxifragaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   3a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 20 - 30 cm (8 - 12 in)
Spread 15 - 30 cm (6 - 12 in)
Light full sun to shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Astilbe 'Willie Buchanan' (Simplicifolia Group) (dwarf astilbe) bears showy, white and fragrant blossoms during early summer to late summer. This plant is clump forming and has glossy and medium textured foliage that is bright red and medium green in colour. Astilbe 'Willie Buchanan' (Simplicifolia Group) (dwarf astilbe) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, bog, border, container, cut flowers, dried flowers, edging, ground cover, mass planting, specimen, waterfront and woodland.
Special Characteristics Astilbe 'Willie Buchanan' (Simplicifolia Group) tolerates wet sites, and is noted for being naturally resistant to deer and rabbits.