Layering is one of Eva’s tried-and-true planting techniques, and it works especially well using astilbe. Layering this perennial with other perennials, summer bulbs and even annuals ‘gives nooks and ...

The 'Granat' astilbe has large, spiky plumes of a warm carmine red color, and the lacy green leaves are touched with bronze tones. This plant is fairly compact, growing between 20 and 24 inches tall.

Let's see, soft feathery plumes of red, pink, purple and white, fern-like foliage that rivals the bloom for attention, a great cut flower with a long vase life, a super flower dried that holds its ...

I planted a 3-foot purple astilbe called astilbe ‘Superba’ in a row along the house. Today that group of astilbes looks fine, and, since this plant is not invasive, it has not taken over the area.