Delft Lace Astilbe is a beautiful shade perennial grown for its deep salmon-red buds that open into soft apricot-pink flower plumes. The blooms are carried on upright red stems, creating a warm, elegant color contrast above the foliage in early summer. This makes Delft Lace a standout choice for adding refined color, height, and movement to shaded beds and woodland-style plantings.
The foliage is one of the features that sets Delft Lace Astilbe apart. Its deep blue-green, fern-like leaves have red highlights and a waxy, lacy texture that remains attractive through the growing season when the plant receives enough moisture. The foliage may also show burgundy tones later in the season, adding interest even after the flowers fade.
Delft Lace Astilbe typically grows 24 to 36 inches tall and 18 to 24 inches wide, making it useful in the front, middle, or back of shaded perennial plantings, depending on the companion plants’ heights. Plant it in groups along woodland edges, shaded walkways, foundation beds, containers, or near streams and ponds. Its soft flower color pairs beautifully with hostas, heuchera, ferns, hellebores, brunnera, carex, Japanese forest grass, and other shade-loving perennials.
Delft Lace Astilbe performs best in part shade to shade and rich, fertile, evenly moist soil. It can tolerate more sun in cooler climates or consistently moist sites, but dry soil can quickly cause browning, crispy leaf margins, and decline. Mulch around the plant to help conserve moisture, keep the root zone cool, and reduce stress during summer heat.
Delft Lace Astilbe is considered deer resistant and rabbit resistant, making it a practical choice for shaded landscapes where browsing pressure is common. The flowers attract bees and other pollinators, and the plumes can be cut for fresh arrangements or dried for natural bouquets. Faded seed heads can be left standing for extra texture or removed for a cleaner look.
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