Astilbe 'Rise and Shine' - Hybrid Astilbe Deer Resistant This shrub is described as

This shrub is described as a hardy

old-fashioned charm

black buds open into mauve flowers emerge creating cloudbursts of color held aloft above the darker plant

and after planting it in our own garden bed

Astilbe 'Rise and Shine' - Hybrid Astilbe Deer Resistant This shrub is described asIt can be difficult to find a beautiful plant tolerant of shade. As someone with personal experience in a shady gardens, I know it is easy to tire of hostas, ferns, and more hostas. Astilbe is a favorite plant because it has full cloud like blooms that bring loads of color to a shade garden. When Emily and I saw 'Rise and Shine', we jinxed each other saying 'ooh'. The way the pinks, reds, and purples cascade together creates an energizing visual