Astilbe 'Ice Cream' PBR is a stunning perennial that transforms shaded garden spaces with its fluorescent soft pink plumes rising elegantly above glossy dark green foliage. Standing tall at approximately 30 inches, this unique variety brings a sophisticated vertical element to landscapes while offering excellent deer resistance. Perfect for professional landscapers seeking reliable performance in challenging light conditions.
A Sweet Addition to Shade Gardens
The 'Ice Cream' Astilbe delivers exceptional value for landscape professionals and garden centers with its standout characteristics:
- Vibrant, fluorescent soft pink plumes that create a dramatic visual impact
- Lush, glossy dark green foliage providing season-long interest
- Impressive 28-30 inch height, ideal for back-of-border plantings
- Compact spread of 18-24 inches, allowing for strategic placement
- Excellent shade tolerance where many flowering perennials struggle
- Deer resistance, reducing maintenance and replacement costs
- Versatility for use in borders, containers, and as cut flowers
- Long-lasting mid to late summer blooms when many perennials have finished
This patented variety maintains its distinctive characteristics, ensuring consistent performance across landscape installations.
Planting and Growing Information
Plant Astilbe 'Ice Cream' in rich, consistently moist soil with the crown just below soil level. Space plants 18-24 inches apart to allow proper air circulation and growth. This variety thrives in partial to full shade conditions and performs best in USDA hardiness zones 3-8. Apply a balanced fertilizer once annually in spring and maintain even moisture throughout the growing season. Protect with 2 inches of mulch for winter in colder regions.
Order Your Professional Quantity Today
Enhance your landscape projects with wholesale quantities of Astilbe 'Ice Cream' PBR. Available in convenient 25-piece packages, these bare root plants ship in spring, ready for immediate installation. As a trusted supplier since 1925, DeVroomen delivers the quality and consistency your professional business demands. Order online through our wholesale portal exclusively for trade customers, landscapers, and contractors to secure your inventory for upcoming projects.
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EAN code18860102
- CatalogWholesale Growers
- Singular UnitBare Root
- Bloom Height30" / 75 cm
- Light RequirementsShade, Partial Shade
- Bloom TimeBlooms early season
- Size2/3
- Packaged in125
- Zone3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
- UsesCut Flower Deer Resistant
- Shipping Time FrameSpring