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Astilbe x arendsii 'Zuster Theresa'

Also Known As

  • Astilbe 'Sister Theresa'
  • Astilbe 'Sister Therese'
  • Astilbe 'Zuster Theresa'
  • Astilbe x arendsii 'Sister Theresa'

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 18"-24"
  • W: 18"-24"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

Astilbe x arendsii 'Zuster Theresa' plant details

Astilbe x arendsii 'Zuster Theresa' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer pink 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, clay, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Astilbe x arendsii 'Zuster Theresa'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Astilbe x arendsii 'Zuster Theresa'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Another Arendsii hybrid, 'Sister Therese' has large chunky pink panicles on 2' stems in early summer. An excellent performer when give rich evenly moist soil.

Gardening facts about Astilbe x arendsii 'Zuster Theresa' plant

How to Grow Astilbe x arendsii 'Zuster Theresa'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • acidic
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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