Description
False Spirea Color Flash is a colorful shade perennial prized for its changing foliage and soft pink flower plumes. Bright chartreuse leaves emerge in spring before deepening to rich bronze and burgundy tones throughout the summer, creating season-long interest in shaded gardens. Delicate light pink plumes bloom from early to mid summer above the colorful foliage, making False Spirea Color Flash a beautiful choice for borders, woodland gardens, and containers.
False Spirea Color Flash thrives in part sun to full shade and prefers rich, moist, well-drained soil. Regular watering helps maintain healthy foliage color and encourages abundant blooms during the growing season. Its upright spreading habit works beautifully in mass plantings, mixed borders, and container combinations where texture and color are needed. Easy to grow and low maintenance, this perennial also attracts butterflies while bringing vibrant foliage contrast to shady spaces.
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Each plant comes in a #1 (1 gallon) growers container. The image shown represents an example of what you may receive. Please note that the height, shape, and fullness of each plant may vary due to natural growth patterns. Rest assured, we will select the healthiest and most vibrant plant for you.
*This plant may not be in bloom at the time of purchase. Whether pre- or post-bloom, rest assured it’s healthy—just not at its showiest.
Plant Specs:
Botanical Name: Astilbe x arendsii 'Color Flash'
Color: pink
Light: part sun – full shade
Watering: a little more than average
Soil: moist, rich, acidic, well draining
Zone: 3 – 8
Plant Shape: upright spreading
Plant Type: herbaceous perennial
Mature Size: height (20″), width (20″)
Blooming Season: early – mid summer
Growth Rate: medium
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