Astilbe 'Bronze Elegans'

The new foliage of this compact, shade loving plant has a gorgeous bronze tint. As it matures it becomes a gorgeous green. The flowers are equally impressive, the loose baby pink to salmon pink plumes opening from summer.

The flowers of Astilbe ‘Bronze Elegans’ can be picked for vases and they will last and last. This variety is variably known as Astilbe ‘Bronce Elegans’ and ‘Bronze Elegance’.

The blushing flowers will turn bronze with the cooler weather and can remain beautifully ornamental through autumn and winter, even after the foliage fades. The flowers last incredibly well in arrangements and you can even dry them.

Astilbes thrive in moist soils, their handsome, fern like foliage looks wonderful in a woodland garden or shady border.

Plant Astilbe into a humus rich, moist soil, an acid PH is preferred but not demanded. Water in your Astilbe and keep them moist in active growth, they are quite thirsty, but when cared for will form handsome clumps and when watered the foliage looks amazing right into autumn. You could add a little mulch in summer to help retain moisture around the roots.

Astilbe grow best in part shade, filtered light or morning sun positions – think Hostas and ferns. While they will grow in full shade they won’t flower at their best and tend to stretch. In sunny positions you will need to ensure they have adequate moisture or they tend to become straggly and not bother blooming.