Astilbe × arendsii 'Erika' - 2026

Astilbe × arendsii 'Erika' is a charming perennial known for its airy plumes of soft pink flowers that rise above rich green, finely divided foliage in midsummer. Its feathery blooms create a graceful, textured display that adds elegance and colour to shaded borders, woodland gardens, or near water features. The long-lasting flowers provide sustained interest, while the compact, vigorous habit makes it suitable for group plantings or mixed perennial borders.

Thriving in humus-rich, consistently moist soil, it prefers partial to full shade and benefits from regular watering during dry spells. Low-maintenance and reliable, 'Erika' requires only cutting back spent flower stems after blooming and occasional mulching to retain soil moisture. Its nectar-rich flowers attract pollinators, making it both ornamental and ecologically valuable in shady garden spaces.