Astilbe 'Elisabeth van Veen' is a captivating deciduous perennial that transforms shaded garden spaces with its vibrant raspberry-red plumes. Rising elegantly above glossy, fern-like foliage, this stunning variety offers both dramatic color and texture throughout the growing season. Perfect for professional landscapers seeking reliable performers for challenging shade environments.
A Showstopping Shade Performer
'Elisabeth van Veen' stands out among Astilbes for its exceptional ornamental qualities and versatile landscape applications:
- Striking raspberry-red flower plumes create dramatic vertical interest, reaching 24 inches in height
- Glossy, serrated foliage with subtle red tinting provides season-long visual appeal
- Compact growth habit (18-inch spread) makes it ideal for mass plantings and container designs
- Excellent deer resistance reduces maintenance concerns in susceptible areas
- Attracts beneficial pollinators, enhancing garden biodiversity
- Performs beautifully in challenging shade conditions where many flowering perennials struggle
This exceptional variety delivers reliable performance year after year, making it a valuable addition to commercial landscape portfolios.
Planting and Growing Information
Plant 'Elisabeth van Veen' in organically rich, consistently moist soil in partial to full shade locations. While tolerating morning sun, protection from intense afternoon exposure prevents foliage scorch. This hardy perennial thrives in USDA zones 3-8, blooming from mid to late summer. Maintain even soil moisture, especially during establishment and dry periods. Division every 3-4 years promotes vigor and extends plant longevity.
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EAN code08940102
- CatalogWholesale Growers
- Singular UnitBare Root
- Bloom Height24" / 60 cm
- Light RequirementsPartial Shade, Shade
- Bloom TimeBlooms early season
- Size2/3
- Packaged in125
- Zone3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
- UsesCut Flower Deer Resistant
- Shipping Time FrameSpring