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Astilbe Amethyst
Astilbe Amethyst
Feathery flower spikes in a pretty lavender hue brighten summer shade gardens. Growing 24-36" tall, Astilbe Amethyst adds wonderful color, texture and movement to perennial borders, bed plantings and containers. Astilbe Amethyst blooms in early to midsummer, and its feathery plumes are showy in the garden and a vase. Lacy, deep green or bronze-green foliage adds texture to the garden throughout the season. It grows best when planted in rich, moist soil and in shade to partial shade. For maximum impact, plant in groups of 5 or more. Deer tend to avoid astilbe plants.
- Hardiness Zones 4-8
- Mature Height 24 - 36 inches
- Bloom Time Early to midsummer (June-july)
- Light Requirements Half Sun / Half Shade, Full Shade
- Ship As1-2 EYE Root
- Deer Resistant
- Cut Flower
- Container Friendly
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Botanical Name: Astilbe x arendsii 'Amethyst'
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Restricted States US:
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Botanical Name:
Astilbe x arendsii 'Amethyst' -
Ship As:
Root -
Size:
1-2 EYE -
Suggested Uses:
Borders, Bouquets, Container Gardening, Cut Flowers, Naturalizing, Showy Flowers, Deer Resistant, Attract Pollinator
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Flower Color:
Purple -
Flower Form:
Each plum consists hundreds of tiny flowers. -
Foliage Type:
Divided dark green foliage -
Mature Spread:
18 - 24 inches -
Spacing:
18 - 24 inches
Growing Tips
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Planting Instructions:
Top of plant should be even with soil level and 18-24" apart -
Soil Moisture:
Moist, humus rich soils, well drained. -
Will Tolerate:
Acidic Soil, Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil -
Pruning Instructions:
Not needed.
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Winter Care:
Mulch +/- 2" Planting Depth:
Top of plant should be even with soil levelWatering Requirements:
Average water needs. Water regularly, do not overwater.Fertilization Requirements:
Once per yearSpecial Care:
Before planting soak in water for 30 minutes.
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Shipping Information
K. van Bourgondien times its shipments from Holland so that bulbs and bareroots arrive at the proper planting time (depending on climatic conditions) for each area of North America.
We take advanced orders, and as the crops are harvested, our staff of K. van Bourgondien experts makes an on-the-spot selection of the finest bulbs available to fill those reservations.
We will pack and ship your order based on the following schedules. The type of product you order or the weather may affect the anticipated shipping schedule.
Please note that we cannot ship outside of the 48
contiguous states.
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Spring 2025 Shipping Schedule
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Bulbs and Bareroot Zones Shipping Dates Last Order Date 3A-5A 4/28/25 - 5/30/25 5/26/25 5B 4/7/25 - 5/30/25 5/26/25 6A 3/24/25 -5/30/25 5/26/25 6B 3/10/25 - 5/30/25 5/26/25 7A 2/24/25 - 5/30/25 5/26/25 7B-8A 2/17/25 - 5/9/25 5/5/25 8B-9A 2/10/25 - 5/9/25 5/5/25 9B-11B 2/3/25 - 5/9/25 5/5/25
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Orders for gift certificates will be shipped immediately.Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship any plant items from late June through August. General merchandise will be shipped with your plant order.
Upon placing your order, you will receive an email confirmation with the details of your order and a shipping estimate. You will also receive an email notification when your order actually ships with an updated arrival estimate. If you have ordered multiple items, you may receive them in more than one shipment. We will send you a separate email confirming each shipment. Large orders may be shipped in more than one package. Your order confirmation will have an estimated shipping time.
You may check your order status at any time on this website using your email or account number provided on your order confirmation.
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Reviewed by 10 customers
Excellent
As an owner of a retail nursery here in Oregon, I would definitely recommend K.Van. K.Van is my "go-to" supplier for viable and healthy plants with a high rate of germination and yield rate. I've ordered from them for the past 5 years and will continue to do so.
10% survival rate
Planted 10, only one is showing any signs of life this Spring. Astilbes purchased locally have thrived in the same location.
Growing quickly!
All of them are growing quickly and doing lovely- GREAT CONDITION, I will be purchasing again.
40% Emergence
I bought 40 bare root plants. They have been in the ground for 8 weeks and I have under 50% emergence, all planted in same area, same depth, same water, same everything. (NOTE: these need more than usual watering.)
Plants From BAre Roots Emerged
I dont have flowers yest, but after 3.5 weeks in the ground, most of my 30 astilbes emerged in the last 24 hrs. So far so good. I must also say the bare roots were very nicely packaged in moss.
Nothing came up
Disappointed with these. I waited all season and didn't see anything come up.
utter newbie here. tips!
I have no experience with growing anything from roots but these were so pretty! they just come in a big clump, in a plastic baggie. I had ordered ferns this way and was a bit upset because they were clumps in a baggie in a plastic bag and arrived so broken and stomped they weren't at all viable. (why ship this way?) These were in a box ( would pay Xtra to have individual plants in own bag). I took a giant bowl and carefully put what seemed to be "a" root, standing them up (you cant tell which is up,like this). I sprayed until all was soaked then covered with Saran. it took a week but sprouts came up allowing me to turn some plants "up" better. Its been too cold to plant yet but these are all coming up and good to go next week. wish packing was a bit more careful...the ferns bought earlier were destroyed but these I hope will be happy outside.
20% Germination Rate
I was so looking forward to this color of astilbe!! I received and planted 10 bulbs and only 2 came up. Hoping the two turn out as right now they look pretty weak.
All 10 are doing great!
I hesitated to buy barefoot. But this color is rare in my area, and the price meant I really only needed to succeed with a couple to be satisfied. To my surprise, all 10 are doing great!
9 out of 10 came up!
I planted them in nov 2020, 9 out of them came up by apr 20, 2021. They sprouted a bit erratically. I assumed it was going to be just 4, but then 2 weeks later, the others came up. Eager to see the blooms, such a rare color!
Questions & Answers
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Will this bloom in the first year?
- Asked by none
- Verified Reply - AngelaThe Astilbe Amethyst may or may not bloom the first year planted. A significant amount of energy is used for root development the first year. You should definitely see blooms by the second or third year after planting.Was this answer helpful to you
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are these truly violet?
- Asked by Usha
- Verified Reply - AngelaThe Astilbe Amethyst has lavender plumes.Was this answer helpful to you
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what is the best mulch/cover for this plant entering fall/winter ?
- Asked by mike
- Verified Reply - AngelaStraw, shredded leaves or compost are all great mulch for winter.Was this answer helpful to you
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If I order the bulbs now, what month do I plant them?
- Asked by Lois
- Verified Reply - AngelaIf you order Amethyst Astilbe now, we will ship it in the fall at the proper time for fall planting in your hardiness zone. An estimated shipping date will be provided with your order confirmation email. You will want to plant them when they arrive.Was this answer helpful to you
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Hi I have lots of squirrel & rabbits that dig up, eat my bulbs. Will these hold up against that? Thanks!
- Asked by Jess
- Verified Reply - AngelaAstilbe isn't a bulb and won't be as attractive to the squirrels. Rabbits may snack on the tender new growth but usually won't bother once the plant has established. You can use a cage or cloche to protect the plant until it gets established.Was this answer helpful to you
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Will this Astilbe grow well in Colorado (5a) at 7000' elevation?
- Asked by Kim
- Verified Reply - ViciThis plant is recommended for zones 4 - 8. You might check with your local county extension office to see if it will grow well at your elevation. I am not familiar with that.Was this answer helpful to you
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Best time to plant in one gal pots
- Asked by Pat
- Verified Reply - AngelaYou can plant Astilbe Amethyst in pots in the spring or fall. Either way, we suggest moving the pots to an unheated garage or basement for winter protection in colder regions. We are currently accepting orders for fall shipping. You will want to pot them up when they arrive and keep them outside until winter. Was this answer helpful to you
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Do the astilbe amethyst come in pots or seeds? Also do the rose campion come in pots or seeds
- Asked by Casey
- Verified Reply - KimberlyThe Astilbe Amethyst are shipped as bare roots, you may purchase either 1-2 eye bare roots or 2-3 eye bare roots. I am not sure what item you are referring to when you mentioned the rose campion. Was this answer helpful to you
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How deep and how far apart should this be planted?
- Asked by Sandra
- Verified Reply - ViciAstilbe should be planted with the top of the plant at the soil surface. You should plant them 19 - 24 inches apart.Was this answer helpful to you
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Will these grow in SW Florida? How long do they hold their bloom?
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- Verified Reply - AngelaAstilbe Amethyst is suited for USDA Hardiness Zones 4-8. It appears you are gardening in zone 10. I'm afraid these plants won't be successful due to the heat in your area. These flowers usually last 2-3 weeks. Was this answer helpful to you
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