Astilbe simplicifolia 'Hennie Graafland'

Hennie Graafland False Spirea

A distinctive fine-textured astilbe prized for its delicate soft pink flower plumes and glossy, deeply cut foliage. Unlike most astilbes, this simplicifolia type has a lighter, more refined appearance, making it excellent for detailed plantings and small shade gardens.

Key features



Width: 12–18 in (1–1.5 ft)



Height: 12–18 in (1–1.5 ft)



Flower color: Soft pink



Bloom time: Early to mid summer



Foliage: Glossy green, deeply lobed, finely textured



Form: Compact, clump-forming



Life cycle: Herbaceous perennial



Growing conditions



Sun: Part shade to full shade (avoid hot afternoon sun)



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



Front of shade borders



Woodland and shade gardens



Containers in shaded locations



Small or detail-oriented plantings



Companion to hostas and ferns



Notes



More delicate and refined than Arendsii astilbes



Generally deer resistant



Excellent foliage interest even when not in bloom



Performs best in cooler, consistently moist sites



Avoid dry soils and heat stress

Plant type

Perennial

Height

18"

Width

16"

Hardiness zones

4–8

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Early Summer, Late Spring

Flower color

Pink

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Bronze, Green

Attracts

Butterflies

Soil

Loamy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Border, Container, Mass Planting, Rock Garden

Shape

Broad Upright, Clump

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No