Astilbe

Astilbe is a beautiful flower having the meaning of ‘I will be waiting for you’. Being one of the representatives of Saxifragaceae family the herbaceous plant is alternatively called False Goat's Beard and false spirea.

The first species which growers from Europe got to know was Bergenia crassifoilia. This Siberian plant with large red blossoms was first met in 1760.

This elegant pyramids-like flower blossoms in June and its feathery plumes’ height is about 2 feet. The plant is quite unpretentious; it may grow both in shady or sunny area. Nowadays its cultivars are bred throughout the world and available in various shades and colors. The most popular are pink, lavender, burgundy, rose, crimson and white.

Astilbe is available from March till September. The life of the cut flower lasts for 5-7 days. To take the proper care for this plant one should know that it requires much water.

Astilbe is often used as filler in a vast variety of designs and flower arrangements. Once can use either fresh or dried plant.