Cappuccino Hybrid Astilbe

Cappuccino Hybrid Astilbe (Astilbe x arendsii 'Cappuccino')

Cappuccino Hybrid Astilbe is a shade-loving perennial noted for bronze-tinged foliage and airy plumes of soft, creamy pink flowers in early to mid summer. Its refined texture and steady color brighten woodland edges, shaded borders, and moist sites.

Distinctive Features

Attractive bronze cast to the leaves contrasts with delicate, feathery inflorescences, creating layered depth and a long seasonal show in part shade.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Partial shade; morning sun with afternoon shade is ideal, full sun only with ample moisture.
• Soil: Rich, humus-heavy, well drained soil that retains consistent moisture.
• Water: Keep evenly moist; do not allow soil to dry out during bud set and bloom.
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9.
• Mature Size: 1.5 to 2.5 ft tall and 1.5 to 2 ft wide.

Ideal Uses

• Focal Point: Soft plumes and bronze foliage create a luminous anchor in shaded beds.
• Woodland Borders: Blends naturally with hostas, heucheras, and ferns.
• Mixed Shade Beds: Adds fine texture among broad-leaved perennials.
• Mass Planting: Forms cohesive drifts for unified shade displays.
• Cut Flowers: Airy plumes add delicate structure to arrangements.

Low Maintenance Care

• Watering: Water regularly to maintain a consistently moist root zone, especially in heat.
• Pruning: Deadhead or shear spent plumes after bloom; cut back foliage in late fall or early spring.
• Fertilizing: Top-dress with compost in spring or apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.
• Mulching: Maintain a 2 to 3 in mulch layer to conserve moisture and moderate soil temperature.
• Notes: Provide afternoon shade in hot climates to prevent stress and leaf scorch.

Why Choose Cappuccino Hybrid Astilbe?

• Refined Texture: Ferny foliage and feathery blooms soften hard lines in shade.
• Seasonal Contrast: Bronze-tinged leaves highlight pale plumes for depth.
• Reliable Bloomer: Consistent flowering with steady moisture and part shade.
• Design Versatility: Works as a specimen, in drifts, or as a companion plant.
• Deer Resistant: Foliage is generally avoided by deer.

Plant in part shade with rich, moisture-retentive soil and maintain even watering for the fullest plumes and freshest foliage.