Astilbe x arendsii Short N Sweet 'Whiteberry'

A lovely compact selection featuring dense, white plumes; use in a shady spot with dappled light; perfect for smaller gardens or containers; prefers even moisture, so water regularly for abundant flowers and nice foliage

Short 'N Sweet Whiteberry Astilbe is an herbaceous perennial with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other garden plants with less refined foliage.

This is a relatively low maintenance plant, and is best cleaned up in early spring before it resumes active growth for the season. It is a good choice for attracting butterflies to your yard, but is not particularly attractive to deer who tend to leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. It has no significant negative characteristics.

Short 'N Sweet Whiteberry Astilbe has masses of beautiful plumes of white flowers at the ends of the stems from late spring to mid summer, which emerge from distinctive creamy white flower buds, and which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its ferny compound leaves remain dark green in colour throughout the season.

Short 'N Sweet Whiteberry Astilbe will grow to be about 8 inches tall at maturity extending to 12 inches tall with the flowers, with a spread of 12 inches. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant, individual plants should be spaced approximately 10 inches apart. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years. As an herbaceous perennial, this plant will usually die back to the crown each winter, and will regrow from the base each spring. Be careful not to disturb the crown in late winter when it may not be readily seen!