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Astilbe 'Peach Blossom'

Astilbe, Feather Flower, False Spirea, False Goat's Beard

A classic shade-loving perennial cherished for its soft peach-pink flower plumes and refined, upright habit. ‘Peach Blossom’ offers a gentle wash of warm color in shaded borders and woodland gardens and has long been valued for its reliability and elegance.

Key features



Width: 18–24 in (1.5–2 ft)



Height: 20–30 in (1.7–2.5 ft)



Flower color: Soft peach to light pink



Bloom time: Early to mid summer



Foliage: Dark green, finely divided



Form: Upright, clump-forming



Life cycle: Herbaceous perennial



Growing conditions



Sun: Part shade to full shade (morning sun tolerated with adequate moisture)



Soil: Moist, rich, well-drained; prefers humus-rich soils



Water: Moderate to high; soil should remain consistently moist



Hardiness: USDA Zones 4–8



Landscape use



Shade and woodland gardens



Perennial borders



Mass plantings



Along streams and ponds



Containers in shaded areas



Notes



Excellent cut flower



Generally deer resistant



Soft flower color blends well with whites and deeper pinks



Foliage remains attractive after bloom



Performs best with consistent moisture

Plant type
Perennial
Height
28''
Width
18"
Hardiness zones
4–9
Sunlight
Full sun to part shade
Growth rate
Fast
Bloom time
Late Spring
Flower color
Fuchsia
Leaf color
Green
Fall color
Green
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Soil
Loamy, Normal, Well Drained
Landscape use
Border, Container, Mass Planting, Rock Garden
Shape
Broad Upright
Fragrant
Yes
Deer resistant
Yes
Drought tolerant
No