Add bold late-season color to your shade garden with Astilbe chinensis 'Purple Candles' (Chinese Astilbe 'Purple Candles'). This clump-forming perennial rises with finely divided, deep green foliage, then pushes up tall, upright flower spikes topped with dense, purple-red plumes that stand out in woodland borders and along shaded paths.

Give it consistently moist, organically rich soil for the best performance. It is happiest in part shade to shade, especially where summers run warm, and it appreciates afternoon protection from hot sun. Keep plants evenly watered through dry spells, and mulch to help hold moisture and protect the crown.

In bloom, expect a strong vertical accent that pairs well with ferns, hostas, and other shade companions. After flowering, you can leave the spent plumes for texture or clip them off for a neater look. Divide mature clumps every few years if growth slows or you want to expand the planting.

Plant crowns at the same depth they were growing, avoid letting the soil dry out, and provide good air circulation. With steady moisture and shade, you will get reliable late-summer color and a sturdy, architectural presence year after year.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 4-8 (-30 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Part sun   Shade
• Mature height: 36-48"
• Spread: 24-36"

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