Astilbe ‘Ostrich Plume’ adds graceful movement and soft color to shady gardens with its distinctive, pendulous pink flower plumes. Blooming in late spring to early summer, the feathery flowers arch gently above glossy, deep green foliage, creating an elegant, flowing effect that stands out in group plantings. This classic variety is especially valued for its unique flower form and excellent performance in moist, shaded landscapes, with blooms that are also well suited for cutting.
Plant Details:
Botanical name: Astilbe × arendsii ‘Ostrich Plume’
Common name: False Spirea
Flower color: Soft pink, pendulous plumes
Bloom time: Late spring to early summer
Foliage color: Dark green, deeply cut, ferny compound leaves
Mature size: About 16 in. tall, up to 24 in. tall in bloom, 24 in. wide
Growth habit: Upright, spreading
Sun exposure: Partial shade to full shade
Hardiness zones: 3
Water needs: Average to high; prefers evenly moist, well-drained soil
Excellent cut flower
Attracts butterflies
Deer resistant
Suitable for mass planting, border edging, rock and alpine gardens, and general garden use
Plant type: Perennial