Astilbe 'Rise and Shine' - Hybrid Astilbe Deer Resistant Spent heads continue to provide

Spent heads continue to provide interest and food for birds through the winter

and are intollerant of soil extremes

In the late summer

This means that the leaves are thicker and have an attractive glossy sheen

Astilbe 'Rise and Shine' - Hybrid Astilbe Deer Resistant Spent heads continue to provideIt can be difficult to find a beautiful plant tolerant of shade. As someone with personal experience in a shady gardens, I know it is easy to tire of hostas, ferns, and more hostas. Astilbe is a favorite plant because it has full cloud like blooms that bring loads of color to a shade garden. When Emily and I saw 'Rise and Shine', we jinxed each other saying 'ooh'. The way the pinks, reds, and purples cascade together creates an energizing visual