Delft Lace Astilbe

Lacy blue-green foliage topped by airy pink-lavender flower spikes

Botanical Name- Astilbe Delft Lace

Pronunciation- uh-STILL-bee

Foliage- Deciduous

Mature Width-

Mature Height-

Sun Exposure- Part sun

Soil Preferences- Evenly moist, well drained, compost enriched

Current Size- #1

Bloom Color- Apricot pink

Bloom Time- Early Summer

Companion Plants- Tiarella cordifolia (airy pink blooms, woodland synergy)

Fauna Attracted- Bees, hoverflies, shade-loving pollinators

Plant Habit- Perennial

Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - PP21

Yearly Care Instructions- Cut back spent flower stalks in late fall; keep soil consistently moist and fertilize in spring.

Trimming Instructions- Cut back in late fall or early spring. Deadhead to maintain appearance.

Fertilization Instructions- Feed with a slow-release, balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in spring; moderate to high feeding need for optimal blooms. Amend clay soil with compost to maintain moisture.

Fertilizer Recommendation- Flower-tone

Possible Issues- Powdery mildew, leaf spot