Astilbe simplificfolia 'Henny Graafland'

Henny Graafland False Spirea

A refined simplicifolia-type astilbe prized for its delicate soft pink flower plumes and glossy, finely cut foliage. Lighter and more elegant than Arendsii types, this cultivar is ideal for front-of-border plantings and small shade gardens where texture matters.

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, fine-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



Detail-oriented plantings



Companion to hostas and ferns



Notes



More delicate and refined than most astilbes



Generally deer resistant



Attractive foliage even when not in bloom



Best performance in cool, consistently moist sites



Avoid drought and heat stress

Plant type

Perennial

Height

12-18''

Width

12-18''

Hardiness zones

4–8

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Slow

Bloom time

Early Summer, Late Spring

Flower color

Pink

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Butterflies

Soil

Loamy well-drained

Landscape use

Container

Shape

Clump, Upright

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No