Astilbe chinensis 'Maggie Daley' ~ Maggie Daley Chinese Astilbe Size:1 GALLON and making cider

and making cider

opening white and gradually maturing to deep pink before turning wine red in fall

pea pebbles can add texture and interest to the overall design

IMAGES: Deb Nystrom

broad heart shaped blue-green foliage with chartreuse edging that gradually softens to creamy white

Astilbe chinensis 'Maggie Daley' ~ Maggie Daley Chinese Astilbe Size:1 GALLON and making ciderMaggie Daley Astilbe is a tall upright herbaceous perennial with glossy dark green foliage. Thick panicles of rich pink lavender flowers bloom on dark stems above the leaves in mid to late summer. Flowers best in part shade and rich, moist soils. Astilbe are deer and rabbit resistant. Type: Perennial Origins: East Asia and Russia Height: 2' 2. 5' Spread: 1' 1. 5' Spacing: 1' USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 8 Culture: Part Sun, Full Shade Bloom Color: Purple