Astilbe simplicifolia 'Sprite'

Astilbe simplicifolia Sprite
Star Astilbe, Simpleleaf Astilbe

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Very beautiful young plants, good growth. Elegance of the leaves both in shape and in changing colour. I am looking forward to the flowering.

Fabienne, 21/10/2020

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Perennial compact plant for heavy and moist soil. Early flowering in light pink pearly paniculate inflorescences. Excellent flowers for cutting and dried bouquets.

Flower size

25 cm

Height at maturity

40 cm

Spread at maturity

60 cm

Exposure

Sun, Partial shade

Hardiness

Hardy down to -29°C

Soil moisture

Moist soil, Damp soil

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Best planting time March to April, September to October

Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

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Description

Astilbe simplicifolia 'Sprite' is a Japanese hybrid of early flowering false spirea. From June, its pearly light pink flowers in tightly clustered, pyramid-shaped and gracefully curved panicles will brighten up the surroundings of water features, shade gardens, wet areas in the garden, or a large container kept cool on the terrace. Its feathery panicles remain very attractive as cut flowers or in dried arrangements. The foliage takes on beautiful hues in autumn.

Astilbe simplicifolia 'Sprite' is a rhizomatous perennial plant, with rounded and compact clumps of deciduous foliage in spring, dense and shiny, with toothed, dark green leaflets. It will reach a height of 40cm (16in) when in flower, and will spread to 50 to 70cm (20 to 28in). A long-lived plant, it belongs to the Saxifragaceae family.

Plant Astilbe simplicifolia in moist to damp, rich, neutral to acidic soil. This hybrid does not tolerate water shortage. The plant adapts well to clay soils if they are healthy and well amended. In nature, these plants grow in moist woodland. Daily watering will be necessary in hot summers.

Astilbe with simple leaves can easily be grown in containers, as evaporative plants, in borders, as cut flowers and dried flowers. In woodland areas, as a low hedge, and of course in flower beds. Combine them with Hostas, Ferns (Athyrium filix-femina), Arums, Cape Lilies (Schizostylis coccinea), and Meadowsweet (Filipendula) or other perennials for wet soils.

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Astilbe: planting, cultivation, maintenance

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Modified the 14 December 2025 by Virginie T. 13 min.

Astilbe: planting, cultivation, maintenance

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<a href="https://en.promessedefleurs.eu/perennials/perennials-by-variety/astilbe-false-goatsbeard.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Astilbe</a> is a herbaceous perennial plant that is well-branched, notable for the poetry of its ethereal flowering and its delicate, finely cut foliage. Unjustly overlooked, it was widely used in the past to adorn our grandmothers' gardens, and the graceful Astilbe has made a comeback in gardens in recent years, thanks to the emergence of new varieties. From June to August, its airy inflorescences in long plumes of pink, white, or red, which can reach over 1.5 m in height for some Astilbes, illuminate the shaded corners of the garden. From Astilbe japonica, or Japanese Astilbe, which flowers early, to Astilbe x arendsii, a hybrid available in numerous varieties, and Astilbe chinensis, which flowers late in July-August and tolerates drier soils better than other species, all are remarkably floriferous, even in shade. It is no coincidence that Astilbe can be found in the wild, in wooded edges near watercourses! A perennial that loves damp places, it thrives in cool, heavy, marshy soils but also accepts any good garden soil as long as it is not too dry in summer. Astilbe is hardy (-20°C), never sick, and lives for many years in shade or partial shade. With its varied colours and low maintenance, it enhances naturalistic gardens, the edges of water features, the garden's wet areas, shady borders creating an evanescent mist under deciduous trees, or even rockeries and large fresh pots. When cut, Astilbe inflorescences make very pretty fresh or dried bouquets with a rustic charm. Romantic or fiery, ethereal, <a href="https://en.promessedefleurs.eu/perennials/perennials-by-variety/astilbe-false-goatsbeard.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">from pink Astilbe to red Astilbe</a>, discover this beautiful, easy-to-grow perennial, essential for the banks of a pond and in cool soils!

Astilbe simplicifolia 'Sprite' in pictures

Flowering

Foliage

Flowering

Flower colour pink

Flowering time June to July

Inflorescence Panicle

Flower size 25 cm

Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous

Foliage colour dark green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 40 cm

Spread at maturity 60 cm

Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Astilbe

Species

simplicifolia

Cultivar

Sprite

Family

Saxifragaceae

Other common names

Star Astilbe, Simpleleaf Astilbe

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference • 808111

Planting and care

Astilbe simplicifolia 'Sprite' thrives mainly in partial shade. You can place it under a gentle sun, but avoid the hot midday hours. It is a problem-free plant. Plant it in spring or autumn in a cool, moist, well-drained soil, rich in organic matter. It is a perennial that prefers fertile soils. You can put it in a marshy area. Do not place it in a limestone soil as it is susceptible to drying out. To install your bucket, work your soil to a depth of 20cm (8in), crumble the soil well and place a bottom amendment such as dried blood or dehydrated horn in the planting hole. Position your plant, removing it from its pot and covering the top of the root ball with 3cm (1in) of soil. Then fill in and water thoroughly to remove any air pockets. In dry weather, water regularly for a few weeks to facilitate root growth. Astilbe require very little maintenance. Keep the soil moist and add compost and fertilizer in spring. In winter, be careful of the flowers and young foliage, which can be damaged by spring frosts. After flowering, cut the flower stalks to enhance the foliage. In November, trim the plants to about 10cm (4in). Avoid working the soil near these plants, as the rootstocks develop on the surface. These plants are resistant to diseases and are rarely attacked by insects. While slugs ignore them, they can be susceptible to powdery mildew and fungal spots.

Planting period

Best planting time March to April, September to October

Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Shaded rockery, Woodland edge, Undergrowth

Type of use Border

Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map

Ease of cultivation Amateur

Planting density 5 per m2

Exposure Sun, Partial shade

Soil pH Acidic, Neutral

Soil type Clayey (heavy), Silty-loamy (rich and light)

Soil moisture Moist soil, Damp soil, Rich, clayey

Care

Pruning instructions Prune the faded flowers after flowering to promote better foliage growth. You can also leave the flower stalks in place if you wish to decorate the garden during the winter season, simply remove them in the following spring by cutting back the young plant to 10cm (4in).

Pruning Pruning recommended once a year

Pruning time March, November

Disease resistance Good

Overwinter Can be left in the ground