Astilbe 'Peaches and Cream' False Spirea

Astilbe 'Peaches and Cream' brings a soft, shifting palette of color to shaded gardens, growing 22 to 26 inches tall and blooming from late spring through summer. Its plume-like flower clusters evolve in color throughout the season, opening white, transitioning to pink, and maturing to a lovely apple blossom shade. The plumes dry into a rich caramel hue, providing months of texture and visual appeal. Borne on sturdy stalks above feathery, fern-like foliage, the fragrant blooms make exquisite fresh and dried floral arrangements. Left in the garden, they attract and sustain pollinators, including bees and butterflies.

An Astilbe x arendsii hybrid, commonly called false spirea, 'Peaches and Cream' is a hardy, clump-forming perennial for Zones 4-8. Adaptable and resilient, it withstands challenging conditions better than most false spireas. Its elegant form is perfect for mass planting, as a middle border accent, or as lush ground cover. 'Peaches and Cream' also adapts beautifully to container gardening, adding grace and movement to patios or porches.

This shade-loving perennial thrives in moderate climates with consistently moist conditions. It grows best in part shade to dappled sunlight but adapts to full shade in warmer regions and full sun in cooler areas with afternoon shade. Keep soil rich, moist, and slightly acidic (pH of 6.0), and water regularly, especially during hot weather. Fertilize in spring to support its signature flower plumes. Naturally resistant to deer and rabbits, 'Peaches and Cream' is as durable as it is beautiful.

Plant Astilbe 'Peaches and Cream' roots in spring, spacing them 18 to 24 inches apart and planting them 1½ to 2 inches deep.