Description
False Spirea Amber Moon is a colorful shade perennial that brings bright foliage and soft blooms to woodland gardens and shaded borders. Airy pink flower plumes rise above striking golden-chartreuse leaves edged in red from mid to late summer, creating beautiful contrast throughout the season. The foliage emerges with red tones in spring before maturing into vibrant variegated leaves, making False Spirea Amber Moon a standout choice for containers, mass plantings, and mixed shade gardens.
False Spirea Amber Moon thrives in part sun to full shade and prefers rich, moist, well-drained soil. Regular watering helps maintain healthy foliage and encourages abundant blooms during the growing season. Its upright spreading habit adds texture and color to borders and container combinations, while the dark red stems provide extra visual interest. Easy to grow and low maintenance, this perennial also attracts butterflies and performs beautifully in cool, shaded garden 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 chinensis 'Amber Moon'
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 (30″), width (20″)
Blooming Season: mid – late summer
Growth Rate: medium
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