Astilbe arendsii 'Rheinland'

Rheinland False Spirea

A classic Arendsii hybrid astilbe admired for its soft rose-pink flower plumes and graceful, upright habit. ‘Rheinland’ provides reliable early-summer color and a refined texture that works beautifully in shaded borders and woodland gardens.

Key features



Width: 18–24 in (1.5–2 ft)



Height: 20–28 in (1.7–2.3 ft)



Flower color: Soft rose pink



Bloom time: Early summer



Foliage: Dark green, finely divided, glossy



Form: Upright, clump-forming



Life cycle: Herbaceous perennial



Growing conditions



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



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



Water: Moderate to high; soil should remain evenly moist



Hardiness: USDA Zones 4–8



Landscape use



Shade and woodland gardens



Perennial borders



Mass plantings



Along streams and ponds



Containers in shaded locations



Notes



Excellent cut flower



Generally deer resistant



Earlier bloom than many astilbes



Foliage remains attractive after flowering



Performs best with steady moisture and organic soils

Plant type

Perennial

Height

2"

Width

16"-20"

Hardiness zones

3–8

Sunlight

Full Shade, Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Early Summer, Late Spring

Flower color

Hot Pink, Pink

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Butterflies

Soil

Loamy

Landscape use

Container

Shape

Clumping

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No