Astilbe 'Peach Blossom' is a beautiful shade loving perennial known for its soft, peachy pink flower plumes that rise gracefully above lacy fern like green foliage. This mid season bloomer provides a delicate pop of color in shaded or partially shaded areas.
Height & Spread: 1.5 - 2 ft x 1 - 1.5 ft
Bloom Time: Late spring (May to June)
Light Requirements: Partial shade to full shade; tolerates some morning sun
Soil Preference: Moist, well drained, rich soil
Watering Needs: High; requires consistent moisture to thrive
Deer Resistance: Moderate; deer may browse when other food sources are scarce, but typically avoided
NATIVE STATUS
Not native to North America. It is a hybrid cultivar derived from Asian species. While it is not a native, it adds ornamental value and provides beauty and support to pollinators in shady garden areas.
WILDLIFE & INSECTS
Bees
- Attracts honeybees, bumblebees, and small native bees, especially in early summer when food sources are plentiful.
Butterflies
- The light peach colored blooms attract skippers and small butterflies that appreciate the shade and nectar.
Other Insects
- The dense foliage offers shelter for various beneficial insects, including predatory beetles and ground dwelling insects.
SPACING & LANDSCAPE USE
Spacing Recommendations
- Space 12 - 18 in apart for proper airflow and clump development.
Landscape Placement
- Ideal for shaded woodland borders, around ponds, or in damp, shaded beds. The soft, peach color stands out when planted in clusters or as a front of border plant in mixed perennial beds.
COMPANION PLANTS
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Heuchera sanguinea (Coral Bells) - Offers contrasting foliage and color, and thrives in similar moist, shaded conditions.
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Brunnera macrophylla (Heartleaf Brunnera) - The silvery foliage complements the warm peachy tones of Astilbe ‘Peach Blossom’.
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Dicentra spectabilis (Bleeding Heart) - Early spring blooms paired with delicate foliage make for an ideal combination with Astilbe.
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Helleborus orientalis (Lenten Rose) - Early blooming and shade loving, it provides a beautiful backdrop to the later blooming ‘Peach Blossom’.
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Tiarella cordifolia (Foamflower) - A great ground cover that thrives in the same conditions, adding extra texture and visual interest.