Astilbe japonica 'Lollypop'

'Lollypop' False Spirea

A compact, early-blooming astilbe valued for its soft pink flower plumes held just above neat, glossy foliage. ‘Lollypop’ is ideal for front-of-border plantings and smaller shade gardens, providing dependable early-summer color in a tidy package.

Key features



Width: 12–18 in (1–1.5 ft)



Height: 12–18 in (1–1.5 ft)



Flower color: Soft to medium pink



Bloom time: Early summer



Foliage: Dark green, glossy, finely divided



Form: Compact, upright clump



Life cycle: Herbaceous perennial



Growing conditions



Sun: Part shade to full shade (morning sun tolerated with 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



Front of shade borders



Woodland and shade gardens



Edging and mass plantings



Containers in shaded locations



Small-space gardens



Notes



Earlier bloom than many astilbes



Generally deer resistant



Glossy foliage adds interest even when not in bloom



Excellent companion for hostas and ferns



Performs best with consistent moisture

Plant type

Perennial

Height

12-18''

Width

12-18''

Hardiness zones

3–8

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Early Summer, Late Spring

Flower color

Pink

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Yellow

Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Soil

Loamy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Border, Container, Mass Planting

Shape

Broad Upright, Clump

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No