Astilbe chinensis 'Milk and Honey'

Also Known As

Milk and Honey Chinese Astilbe

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 15"-30"
W: 18"-24"

planting zones

4a-9b

Astilbe chinensis 'Milk and Honey' plant details

Astilbe chinensis 'Milk and Honey' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer pink and white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Astilbe chinensis 'Milk and Honey'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: saxifragaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 15 IN - 30 IN - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in summer
Uses: cutting garden, panicles

GROWING CONDITIONS for Astilbe chinensis 'Milk and Honey'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Use this Chinese Astilbe for color later in the summer. 'Milk and Honey' has elegant white blossoms blushed with pink which appear in August on 30" stems above attractive glossy bronze tinted foliage. Although not really drought tolerant, this species (chinensis) is not as as fussy about needing water.