Astilbe chinensis 'Maggie Daley'

Astilbe chinensis 'Maggie Daley'

This late-blooming species is an excellent choice for extending the flowering season into late summer, providing fresh interest when many other plants have finished blooming. Its foliage is deeply incised and coarsely textured, adding a bold, structural element to the garden. Often, the leaves take on a striking bronze-green hue, creating a rich backdrop for the plant's delicate flowers.

The flowers themselves are borne on narrow, branched panicles, adding an airy, graceful quality to the plant. These blooms provide a subtle but beautiful contrast against the bold foliage. While this species performs best in moist, well-drained soils, it is also moderately drought-tolerant, making it suitable for gardens that experience occasional dry spells.

This plant's ability to thrive in less-than-ideal conditions and its long flowering period make it a valuable addition to mixed borders, cottage gardens, and naturalistic planting schemes. It provides late-season interest and is a useful companion to plants that peak earlier in the summer.

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