Astilbe 'Beauty of Ernst' (x arendsii)

This astilbe has bright lime-green, fern-like foliage that matures into a rich burgundy shade. With fluffy plumes of soft pink flowers which appear in mid-summer. During the autumn, the foliage develops slight tints of scarlet and orange, adding further to the colour palette of this attractive perennial. Preferring a moist soil in sun or will tolerate a drier soil in partial shade.