Astilbe Ice Cream

Recently introduced, this new free-flowering astilbe is a real treat for shady spaces. Ice Cream bestows plentiful, large plumes of fluffy florets in various shades of luscious pink. This luxuriant display of both hue and form adds a pretty bit of color and beauty to the often neglected, darkened corners of the landscape. Not just relegated to the beds and borders, Ice Cream's flower plumes make unique fresh arrangements, too. Plus, the dark foliage remains attractive even after the flowers are spent. For best results, plant this shade lover in regular to moist soil.

Hardiness Zones 4-8
Mature Height 28 - 30 inches
Bloom Time Midsummer
Light Requirements Half Sun / Half Shade, Full Shade
Ship As2-3 EYE Bare Root
Deer Resistant
Cut Flower
Attracts Pollinators

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Botanical Name: Astilbe 'Ice Cream'

Availability: Backordered

SKU: #69855

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Restricted States US:
AE AK GU HI PR VI
Botanical Name:
Astilbe 'Ice Cream'
Ship As:
Bare Root
Size:
2-3 EYE
Suggested Uses:
Borders, Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Perennializing, Showy Flowers, Shade Garden, Deer Resistant, Attract Pollinator, Woodland Garden

Flower Color:
Pink
Flower Form:
Large plumes
Foliage Type:
Divided dark green foliage
Mature Spread:
18 - 24 inches
Spacing:
18 - 24 inches

Growing Tips

Planting Instructions:
Top of plant should be even with soi level and 18-24" apart apart
Soil Moisture:
Moist, humus rich soils.
Will Tolerate:
Acidic Soil, Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Wet Soil, Sandy Soil
Pruning Instructions:
Not needed

Winter Care:
Mulch +/- 2"
Planting Depth:
Top of plant should be even with soil level
Watering Requirements:
Average to high water needs.
Fertilization Requirements:
Once per year
Special 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.

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Spring 2025 Shipping Schedule

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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