Protected Series:
Zone: 3
MAGGIE DALEY CHINESE FALSE SPIREA
Astilbe chinensis 'Maggie Dailey' is commonly referred to as Maggie Dailey Chinese Astilbe or Maggie Dailey Chinese False Spirea. It is a herbaceous, late blooming perennial that features extra fuzzy, bright hot pink flower plumes atop coarsely textured, clump-forming, bronze-green foliage. It is shorter than Astilbe pumila and makes an excellent groundcover with a height of only 24-30 inches tall and a spread of 18-24 inches. Flowers are long-lasting and attract bees, butterflies and other beneficial pollinators.
Maggie Dailey Chinese Astilbe is pest and disease free and thrives in dappled shade in humus rich, evenly moist, well-drained soils.
Companion plants for Astilbe include: Rhododendron, Hosta, Ferns, Heuchera, Ligularia and Japanese and Siberian Iris.
| PLANT | SIZE | TYPE | GALENA | ADD'L | DIG | SOON |
| ASTILBE CHI MAGGIE DALEY | con 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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To help this plant settle in and thrive, we recommend these standard planting practices: Plant in moist, rich soil with a slightly acidic pH. Water regularly, but avoid overwatering. Mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Provide partial shade to full shade.
Available cultivars in this genus:
