Astilbe 'Rise and Shine' - Hybrid Astilbe Deer Resistant and are intollerant of soil

and are intollerant of soil extremes

This shrub is described as a hardy

and after planting it in our own garden bed

black buds open into mauve flowers emerge creating cloudbursts of color held aloft above the darker plant

green leaves through the summer will make this a center piece in your landscape

Astilbe 'Rise and Shine' - Hybrid Astilbe Deer Resistant and are intollerant of soilIt can be difficult to find a beautiful plant tolerant of shade. As someone with personal experience in a shady gardens, I know it is easy to tire of hostas, ferns, and more hostas. Astilbe is a favorite plant because it has full cloud like blooms that bring loads of color to a shade garden. When Emily and I saw 'Rise and Shine', we jinxed each other saying 'ooh'. The way the pinks, reds, and purples cascade together creates an energizing visual