Astilbe 'Pink Lightning' (simplicifolia hybrid) (Astilbe 'Pink Lightning')

Cultivation

Plant in moist, fertile, humus-rich soil in full sun or partial shade. Needs partial shade if the soil is likely to dry out in summer. Divide every three to four years to maintain vigour.

Suggested uses

Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Underplanting, Waterside, Woodland

UK hardiness

H7

USDA zones

Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Cushion or Mound Forming, Compact, Erect flower stem

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

Yes

Toxicity

Not toxic