Astilbe chinensis 'Purple Candles'
$22.00 / 1G
Astilbe ·
Description
Astilbe chinensis 'Purple Candles', commonly known as Astilbe-Chinese, is a herbaceous perennial valued for its purple flowers. It typically matures 2–4 feet tall and 1.5–2 feet wide. Grow it in full sun to partial shade in average, well-drained garden soil. Its native range or documented parentage is Eastern Asia and eastern North America; most garden hybrids derive largely from Asian species. Its flowers can provide seasonal forage for bees and other beneficial insects. In the landscape, it works well in mixed borders, mass plantings, and pollinator gardens. Good siting and appropriate moisture help maintain its best form through the season.
Benefits
Provides seasonal color and texture and may support pollinators or other garden wildlife.
Features
Astilbe chinensis 'Purple Candles' produces purple flowers and provides cultivar-specific ornamental interest.
| Astilbe chinensis Purple Candles (Purpurkerze) | |
| Astilbe-Chinese | |
| No | |
| Part Sun to Shade; Moist moisture; Moist, rich, organic soil. Water regularly the first season, then adjust to plant preference. | |
| Garden origin / cultivated selection | |
| Non-Native | |
| Yes | |
| Eastern Asia and eastern North America; most garden hybrids derive largely from Asian species | |
| Yes |
| 4 - 8 | |
| Full Shade, Part Shade | |
| 2 - 4 ft | |
| 2 - 2 ft |
| Yes | |
| Violet | |
| Butterflies, Pollinators | |
| Woodland Garden | |
| Flower Interest | |
| Shade-Loving Perennials | |
| Clump Forming | |
| Summer |