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Astilbe 'Black and Blue'
Astilbe 'Black and Blue'
Plumes of airy inflorescence in shades of deep, dark purple with bluish highlights add interest, color and flair to the darker areas of the landscape. Black and Blue is our newest astilbe variety, and one we're sure your customers will love. Visually striking in both form and hue, it gives definition to shady sites and makes them stand out…instead of blending in. Ideal for those darkened corners of butterfly gardens, sun-dappled borders or between shrubbery. Plant in well-drained, moist soil.
- Hardiness Zones 4-8
- Mature Height 28 inches
- Bloom Time Mid to late summer (July-Aug)
- Light Requirements Half Sun / Half Shade, Full Shade
- Ship As1-2 EYE
- Deer Resistant
- Container Friendly
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Botanical Name: Astilbe chinensis 'Black and Blue'
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Product Details
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Restricted States US:
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Botanical Name:
Astilbe chinensis 'Black and Blue' -
Size:
1-2 EYE -
Suggested Uses:
Borders, Bouquets, Container Gardening, Cut Flowers, Dried Flowers, Perennializing, Showy Flowers, Shade Garden, Deer Resistant, Attract Pollinator
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Flower Color:
Purple -
Flower Form:
Each plum consists hunders 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 just below soil level and 18 -24" apart -
Soil Moisture:
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 just below soil level.Watering Requirements:
Average water needs. Water regularly, do not over water.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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When to plant?
- Asked by Sam
- Verified Reply - AngelaThe Astilbe Black and Blue will be shipped in the spring and should be planted upon arrival. Dormant bareroots can be planted as long as the soil is workable. There is no need to wait for the last frost date.Was this answer helpful to you
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Would these bloom the first year after planting?
- Asked by PJO
- Verified Reply - AngelaThe Astilbe Black and Blue may or may not bloom the first year planted. Like all perennials, they spend most of their energy developing a root system the first year.Was this answer helpful to you
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Question regarding ability to grow astilbe in zone 9B. Some websites list zone 9 some sites do not this variety is only hardy to zone 8. Would like a better idea as to how this plant will grow. Thank you
- Asked by Maggie
- Verified Reply - AngelaWe only suggest the Astilbe Black and Blue up to USDA Hardiness Zone 8. We expect zone 9b to be too hot for the plant to perform well.Was this answer helpful to you
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