Astilbe x arendsii 'Erika'
Astilbe, False Spirea
Astilbe, False Spirea
Type Perennial
Hardy range 4A to 9A
Height 24" to 30" / 60cm to 75cm
Growth rate Average
Form Irregular or sprawling
Exposure Partial shade or partial sun to full sun
Persistence Deciduous
Hardy range 4A to 9A
Height 24" to 30" / 60cm to 75cm
Growth rate Average
Form Irregular or sprawling
Exposure Partial shade or partial sun to full sun
Persistence Deciduous
Bloom Color Pink
Bloom Time Summer
The flowers are fragrant, suitable for cut flowers and suitable for dried flowers.
Bloom Time Summer
The flowers are fragrant, suitable for cut flowers and suitable for dried flowers.
Environment
This plant will grow in moist to wet soil.
Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy.
The pH preference is an acidic to neutral (less than 6.8 to 7.2) soil.
This plant will grow in moist to wet soil.
Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy.
The pH preference is an acidic to neutral (less than 6.8 to 7.2) soil.
Leaf Color Green
This plant has attractive foliage.
This plant has attractive foliage.
Culture Notes
Astilbes vary in size, bloom shape, bloom color, bloom time and leaf color. Although frequently categorized as a shade plant, they can grow in full sun in moderate climates, but require a rich, moist, acidic soil and some protection in the warmer climates. The flower heads last longer if they are planted to avoid the afternoon sun. Cultivars Cattleya, Granat, and White Gloria have glorious bloom heads, and Fanal has dark bronze foliage. Fluffy spikes of colorful, elegant and lacy foliage occur during June and July, for the most part. Astilbes are excellent when used in flower arrangements, either fresh or dried.
'Erika' is somewhat unique with its long, slim, compact trusses and bronze foliage.
Astilbes vary in size, bloom shape, bloom color, bloom time and leaf color. Although frequently categorized as a shade plant, they can grow in full sun in moderate climates, but require a rich, moist, acidic soil and some protection in the warmer climates. The flower heads last longer if they are planted to avoid the afternoon sun. Cultivars Cattleya, Granat, and White Gloria have glorious bloom heads, and Fanal has dark bronze foliage. Fluffy spikes of colorful, elegant and lacy foliage occur during June and July, for the most part. Astilbes are excellent when used in flower arrangements, either fresh or dried.
'Erika' is somewhat unique with its long, slim, compact trusses and bronze foliage.
