`Elizabeth van Veen’ fills the niche of an astilbe with rich raspberry colored plumes. Flowering during June and July, its magnificent plumes contrast beautifully with glossy, emerald-green, red-stemmed foliage. Great as a shade ground cover or accent plant, `Elizabeth van Veen’ is a great companion to other astilbes, and also combines well with numerous companions.
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Details
Hardiness Zone:
4
Blossom Color:
Violet to Purple
Growth Habit:
Clump Forming
Max Height:
2'
Texture:
Fine Texture
Recommended Spacing:
14" to 1½'
We sell this plant in these containers:
#1 Pot
Special Characteristics
Cuttings
Seasonal Effect
Moderate Area
Butterflies
Bees
Large Area
Small Area
Deer Resistant
Sandy Soil Tolerant
Fragrant Flowers
Features
Magnificent plumes of rich raspberry that beautifully contrasts its glossy emerald-green, red stemmed foliage.
Landscape Value
Ground cover, edging, and accent or companion.
Care
Watering:
'Elizabeth van Veen' Astilbe requires a fair amount of supplemental watering and often requires watering on a regular basis during the growing season.
Fertilizing:
'Elizabeth van Veen' Astilbe is a moderate feeder, benefiting from a couple of annual applications of slow release fertilizer. A spring application of a 3-1-2 ratio (such as a 15-5-10) can be applied at a rate of about 10 pounds per 1000 square feet, and during early fall, an application of a 2-1-2 ratio (such as a 10-5-10) can be applied to encourage root development and cold hardiness.
Pruning:
'Elizabeth van Veen' Astilbe is a deciduous plant (nonevergreen) and does not require pruning. It is perfectly acceptable to allow the dropped leaves to decompose and nourish the soil.
