Astilbe arendsii 'Bunter' (or 'Bunter Zauber') is a vibrant, mixed-color, shade-loving, showy perennial growing up to 28 inches tall. It produces feathery plumes in violet, red, pink, cream, and white throughout summer. Ideal for shade gardens, this hardy, deer-resistant plant prefers moist soil and is excellent for borders or cut flowers. Low maintenance; loves moisture but requires division every 3-4 years to maintain vigor. Excellent in shady beds and mass plantings. The plant is perfect for woodland gardens or shaded areas of border fronts. Astilbe makes a wonderful addition to hostas, ferns, and other types of shade planting. Astilbe Bunter is a fantastic cut flower for fresh or dried floral arrangements.

 

 

 

Life Cycle:                  Perennial      

USDA Zones:             4,5,6,7,8

Sun Exposure:           Shade to part sun

Soil Moisture:             Rich, evenly moist, and well-drained soil 

Height:                       28”                 

Bloom Time:              Summer        

Bloom Color:             Violet, red, pink, cream, and white

Pollinator Favorite:    Yes

Bird Favorite:            

Plant Spacing:          

Uses:                          Borders and as a cut flower                                   

Native:                        Astilbe arendsii is not native to any specific region; it is a hybrid created in Germany by                                     Georg Arends in the early 1920s

Deer resistant:          YES

Other common names: False Spirea