Astilbes are one of my favorite shade plants. Yes, some can tolerate sun but they can get bleached and I like the rich dark color of their leaves when they're in the shade. They are pollinators and native plants in many areas, and they prefer rich, moist soil. Unlike a lot of other perennials (the ones that come back every year), these can be a little tricky to divide. I've rammed my shovel in and split the dirt but not the roots, which is why I suggested taking a little more care than most othe

The foliage is a feature too! These Astilbes are emerging now and look great among the alliums. In summer they’ll have bright fluffy flowers on top of these lovely leaves. Astilbes look great in borders but also do well in damp, shady growing conditions or clay soil. They’re available to order in our sale and ready to be planted straight away! . . . #astilbe #foliage #foliageplants #bronzeleaves #leaves #lovelyleaves #plantsforshade #plantsforclaysoil #claysoilgarden #shadygarden #shadetolerantp