‘Maggie Daley’ Astilbe (Astilbe chinensis ‘Maggie Daley’): Late Spring Lavender-Pink Plumes, Drought Tolerant

‘Maggie Daley’ astilbe (Astilbe chinensis ‘Maggie Daley’) has lavender-pink flowers rising above lacy, fernlike foliage in late spring—blooming a bit later than typical astilbes and extending later into summer. Moderately drought-tolerant once established. Pair with Japanese painted fern for a beautiful combination. Deer and rabbit resistant.

Care

• Soil: Moist, fertile or boggy sites in full sun. Also tolerates drier soils in partial shade with extra water during dry spells.
• Avoid dry alkaline or clay soils.

Propagation & Problems

Divide clumps in early spring. Replant immediately or pot up and plant in early summer. Tarnished plant bug, powdery mildew, bacterial leaf spots, Cercospora leaf spots.

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