{"product_id":"products-astilbe-premium-mix-false-spirea-44473-pk-5","title":"Astilbe Premium Mix False Spirea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAstilbe Premium Mix brightens shady spaces with an array of lavender, pink, red, and white blooms. These reliable perennials grow from 18 to 60 inches tall, producing dense, feathery flower plumes on sturdy stalks from June through August. Their fragrant blooms attract butterflies and bees, while the fern-like foliage adds texture and charm. As the plumes dry on the plant, they turn a soft caramel color, extending their visual appeal for months. Perfect for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/blogs\/park-seed-blog\/flower-seeds-and-perennials-for-a-summer-long-cutting-garden\"\u003ecutting gardens\u003c\/a\u003e, borders, and woodland settings, these versatile plants thrive with minimal care. \u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003eFeaturing \u003ci\u003eAstilbe spp.\u003c\/i\u003e varieties, commonly called false spirea, this mix is hardy in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/blogs\/park-seed-blog\/understanding-your-growing-zone-for-a-bountiful-garden\"\u003eZones 4-8\u003c\/a\u003e. Whether planted near streams, along garden borders, or in containers, these plants bring structure and color to shaded or dappled areas. With proper care, Astilbes will return year after year, forming lush clusters that enhance any garden. \u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003eAstilbes flourish in partial shade but adapt well to full shade in hot regions or full sun in cooler climates. They require moist, well-draining, and nutrient-rich \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/soil-test-kit\/p\/09523\/\"\u003esoil\u003c\/a\u003e with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/products\/luster-leaf-rapitest-soil-ph-meter-26109\"\u003eslightly acidic pH\u003c\/a\u003e. Water regularly to prevent dryness and apply fertilizer in spring to support their abundant blooms. Resistant to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/blogs\/park-seed-blog\/how-to-deter-deer-from-your-garden\"\u003edeer\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/blogs\/park-seed-blog\/tips-to-discourage-rabbits-from-snacking-in-your-garden\"\u003erabbits\u003c\/a\u003e, these perennials are as tough as they are beautiful. \u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003ePlant Astilbe Premium Mix roots in spring, 1½ to 2 inches deep, spacing them 18 to 30 inches apart for the best results. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"parkseed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42354629771323,"sku":"44473-PK-5","price":23.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/8580\/4859\/files\/Product_MediaImage_44473-PK-5_1.jpg?v=1753891915","url":"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/products\/products-astilbe-premium-mix-false-spirea-44473-pk-5","provider":"Park Seed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}