Dappled shade, full shade, full sun, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, north facing, south facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Middle
Shade Type:
Damp
Soil
Prefers rich soil:
Acidic / Boggy / Clay / Heavy / Moist
Astilbes are shade- and moisture-loving plants, bearing masses of ferny foliage, from which elegant plumes of feathery flowers appear from late-spring. They do best in woodland garden schemes where their pink or white blooms provide a splash of colour.
Astilbe ‘Heart and Soul’ is a compact, mounded variety with light purple flowers in midsummer. The flowers are mildly scented. Cut back Astilbe 'Heart and Soul' after flowering and divide every three to four years.
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Astilbe ‘Heart and soul’ and wildlife
Astilbe ‘Heart and soul’ is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Astilbe ‘Heart and soul’ poisonous?
Astilbe ‘Heart and soul’ has no toxic effects reported.
