Astilbe SPRITE sun simplicifolia pink flower short small compact hardy false spirea rare perennial = 1 Potted Garden Plant
Astilbe 'Sprite' || PERENNIAL PLANT OF THE YEAR 1994
Astilbe simplicifolia 'Sprite'. Unusual foliage that is glossy and mid-green with leaves which are lobed, not divided. Plants form compact mounds that look good even without flowers. Open, airy panicles of star-like flowers are followed by ornamental seed heads which provide a few additional months of interest.
MATURE HEIGHT: 15".
MATURE SPREAD: 12".
HARDINESS ZONES: 4,5,6,7,8,9.
FLOWER: Mid to late season.
SUN EXPOSURE: Full sun to mostly shady.
SIZE SHIPPED: 2.5" pot. A well rooted plant of blooming age.
SHIPPED LIVE & POTTED: May thru mid-September. SHIPPED DORMANT & POTTED: mid-September thru March (sleeping, no foliage). SHIPPED POTTED & EMERGING: April.
Our plant photos are a representation of mature specimens. The plants we sell are not fully grown but they are well established and happily on their way to becoming all they can be.
Astilbe are wonderful hardy perennials that can grow in full sun, part sun or shade. They flourish best in a partly sunny, moist area. As with most perennials Astilbe grow best in well-draining soil. They are a good choice for containers. The fragrant flowers can be dried or added to fresh flower bouquets. The foliage is very attractive even without blossoms. Astilbe are generally resistant to deer and rabbits. Also known as False Spirea they attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Plants may go dormant if they are allowed to dry out. If this happens they usually re-emerge a few weeks later, but sometimes they wait until the following spring.
Our plants have been over-wintered here in the upper Midwest to ensure strength and hardiness and to encourage blooming the first year in your garden. Our plants are grown outdoors where Mother Nature helps us produce the best plants possible. Our potted plants can be planted at your convenience, just keep them outdoors and watered until you are ready to put them into the ground. We include complete planting instructions with all orders. This plant is ready for your garden!
OUR PROMISE TO YOU...
√ We promise you that your plant(s) will be free from disease, including the incurable "Hosta Virus X". Our plants come from certified disease-free stock. We grow our plants in pots of a sterile soiless mix, allowing us to ship them across the United States. We do not grow our plants in the ground where disease is present.
√ We promise that your plant will be true to type. While we do grow hundreds of different plants we take special care to make sure all plants are labeled correctly.
√ We promise that your order will be packed with caring hands and that your potted plant(s) will arrive to you in good shape, ready to plant into your garden. Each plant is carefully hand-wrapped to successfully endure the shipping process from our nursery to your door.
√ We promise to be here for you "after the sale." Feel free to contact us anytime with any questions you may have. Your success is our success.
√ We promise you will be happy with your order. If we have failed you in any way, please contact us. We want the opportunity to "make it right". We have an excellent history of success, but mistakes can happen.
√ We promise that if you want the best you have come to the right place.
Casita Azul - "Your Source for Quality Hostas... & More!"
Over 30 Years & Growing!
We are a professional, family run, state inspected plant nursery. Wisconsin License #324299. Plants are all we do! We work very hard to make every order perfect. We hope to serve you this year. Thank you!
Due to restrictions we cannot ship plants to the following states: California, Washington, Oregon, Alaska, Hawaii, New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, Idaho. Orders placed for shipping to these states will be at the buyer's risk of confiscation, or damage due to long or delayed shipping.