Astilbe Milk and Honey

Shadowy spaces get a much-needed glow-up with generous plantings of Milk and Honey Astilbe. This shade-loving perennial is sure to become a favorite of clients, gardeners AND pollinators! The easy-to-grow plants produce several fluffy, creamy white flower heads tipped in a fresh green hue. As time passes, the flowers change to soft pink, giving the area an entirely new look. Bushy, lightly marbled foliage creates a fine display even after the blooms are spent. Makes an ideal pairing with ferns or hostas. Deer and rabbits tend to avoid the flowers.

Hardiness Zones 4-8
Mature Height 30 inches
Bloom Time Mid to late summer (July-August)
Light Requirements Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade, Full Shade
Ship As2-3 EYE
Deer Resistant
Cut Flower
Container Friendly
Attracts Pollinators

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Botanical Name: Astilbe chinensis 'Milk and Honey'

Availability: Backordered

SKU: #83114

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Product Details

Restricted States US:
AE AK GU HI PR VI
Botanical Name:
Astilbe chinensis 'Milk and Honey'
Size:
2-3 EYE
Suggested Uses:
Borders, Bouquets, Container Gardening, Cut Flowers, Perennializing, Showy Flowers, Deer Resistant, Attract Pollinator

Flower Color:
Pink, White
Flower Form:
Each plum consists hundreds of tiny flowers.
Foliage Type:
Divided, slightly marbled foliage
Mature Spread:
18 - 20 inches
Spacing:
18 - 20 inches

Growing Tips

Planting Instructions:
Top of plant should be just below the soil level and 18-20" apart.
Soil Moisture:
Moist, humus rich soils, well drained.
Will Tolerate:
Acidic Soil, Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil
Pruning Instructions:
Not needed

Winter Care:
Mulch +/- 2"
Planting Depth:
Top of plant should be just below the soil level.
Watering Requirements:
Average water needs. Water regularly, do not overwater.
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.

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. What zone am I in?

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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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.

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