Plant preorder for the 2027 season will begin mid to late November

Astilbe chinensis 'Black Pearls'

Regular price $1899
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2027 pre-order will begin late November

  • Pot Size: 5.25 Inch Square Pot
  • Common Name: False Spirea, Chinese Astilbe
  • Exposure: Full Shade to Partial Sun
  • Hardiness Zone: 3-8
  • Bloom Color: Purple
  • Bloom Time: Summer
  • Garden Height: 20-28 Inches
  • Garden Spread: 12-24 Inches

To add a fresh, bright pop of color to the shade garden, try Astilbe 'Black Pearls'. This is a later blooming type with large purple flower plumes that sit above the feathery, dark green foliage. The thick stems are quite sturdy and will not flop over with the weight of the flowers. Pairs well with Hostas, Heucheras, and Ligularias.

Uses: Beds, Bogs, Borders, Containers, Mass Planting, Ponds, Woodland Gardens, Cottage Gardens, Landscapes, Flower Gardens
Nature Attraction: Butterflies, Bees
Critter Resistance: Deer, Rabbits
Notable Features: Cut Flower/ Foliage, Long Blooming, Shade Tolerant
Growth Habit: Upright

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Homeowner Growing Tips

Cut back all old stems and foliage to just a little above the ground in spring before the start of the growing season. Divide ever couple years.

Water Requirement's: Water soil fully and keep soil fully moist.

Delivery and Shipping

Orders will be scheduled to ship based on the last frost date in your area. See the map below for more information.

We guarantee our plants to arrive in acceptable condition. If there are any issues upon delivery, please email support@romencegardens.com within 48 hours and we will resolve the issue.

Plants are regularly trimmed as part of standard care. You might receive plants that have already been cut back, which supports better longevity, performance, and appearance.  

Images show mature plants and may not match exactly what is shipped.

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Michael
Beautiful Blooms...

This is my second purchase from Romence Gardens, and I couldn't be happier... As the weather here in Ohio is starting to get warmer my Astilbe plants are beginning to color up...
My plants arrived healthy and were packed well. You can't go wrong with a purchase from Romence...

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Kathleen Emery
Gorgeous plants and the shipping and packaging

Gorgeous plants and the shipping and packaging was superb!

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