Astilbe taquetii 'Purple Candles' (False Spirea) Begonia Magenta single-petal blooms at 8-10"

Magenta single-petal blooms at 8-10" will fill your garden in May and June with their lovely fragrance

wet meadows

The changing colors through the seasons bring striking contrast to the landscape

it has the same excellent disease resistance and sterile flowers that translate to non-stop blooms all summer

Pure white with red stamens

Astilbe taquetii 'Purple Candles' (False Spirea) Begonia Magenta single-petal blooms at 8-10"This rugged and beautiful Astilbe is our tallest variety at 40" or so, blooming in mid to late summer (July August) when drought tolerance becomes an added asset. The dense lavender purple spikes may look best toward the back of the partly shaded border rising above the bronze green foliage. Known as an excellent cut flower, its seed heads are also lovely throughout the winter either outside or in the house. By mixing different varieties, Astilbes can