Astilbe (25 plants)

At long last we have Astilbe! This dainty beauty is one of my favorite cut perennials. It looks dainty and expensive but it is really easy to grow. These bare root divisions will be shipped in a bag in a dormant state, ready to start growing after transplant. If you need to delay planting, store them closed in the bags in a cooler. Astilbe is sold in bags of 25 divisions.  In the UK they think of Astilbe as plant to put around ponds because it loves water. In the US we tend to think of it as shade perennial. In reality it is both. It loves moisture retentive soil, and in hotter climates appreciates some shade in the heat of the day. In cool summer climates you can grow it in full sun as long as it never dries out.  Cut Astilbe always fetches a good price. It has a delicate quality that works perfectly in bridal bouquets and yet can hold it's own in a table arrangement. They have thin but sturdy stems that are easy to use in designs.  These bare root plants will produce at least a few f