Astilbe chinensis 'Maggie Daley' ~ Maggie Daley Chinese Astilbe Size:1 GALLON opening white and gradually maturing

opening white and gradually maturing to deep pink before turning wine red in fall

3-inch deep fuschia pink flowers  bloom in mid-spring and continues to rebloom into fall

IMAGES: Deb Nystrom

pea pebbles can add texture and interest to the overall design

Its glossy dark green leaves emerge tinged with bronze and earn a dazzling bronze-rose color in fall

Astilbe chinensis 'Maggie Daley' ~ Maggie Daley Chinese Astilbe Size:1 GALLON opening white and gradually maturingMaggie Daley Astilbe is a tall upright herbaceous perennial with glossy dark green foliage. Thick panicles of rich pink lavender flowers bloom on dark stems above the leaves in mid to late summer. Flowers best in part shade and rich, moist soils. Astilbe are deer and rabbit resistant. Type: Perennial Origins: East Asia and Russia Height: 2' 2. 5' Spread: 1' 1. 5' Spacing: 1' USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 8 Culture: Part Sun, Full Shade Bloom Color: Purple