Light: Astible grows best in part shade. It can thrive in full sun, but will need shade in the afternoon in hot summer climates. In full shade, flowering will be reduced. Soil: Astilbe thrives in moist, well-drained soil that has a slightly acidic pH (6.0).
An excellent Astilbe variety which should be grown in all gardens, Astilbe 'Deutschland' (Astilbe japonica) features masses of luminous, pure white, pyramidal shaped flower plumes which stand out in the night garden.
Sun and Shade Astilbe perform best in partial shade, but they will also grow in full shade. In cool, northern climates, most astilbe varieties will tolerate full day sun. Zone Astilbes can be grown in hardiness zones 3-8.. . . . .364011233463!]0000000000000009783314146132!]
