Color Flash Astilbe

Color Flash® Astilbe, Brilliant electric green foliage emerges in early spring, soon maturing to a palette of burgundy, purple, and green. In fall, foliage tur. More Information Description Details How To Grow Other astilbes are known for their colorful flowers, but Color Flash® Astilbe boasts color-changing foliage that will catch your eye from spring to fall.

Electric green foliage emerges in spring, maturing to a rich green with burgundy and purple hues in summer and gold, orange, and red hues in fall. Astilbe Color Flash - Common name: Perennial Spirea - Ever-changing sensational foliage color! Brilliant green spring foliage matures to a blend of burgundy, purple and green in summer. In fall, the foliage again morphs into shades of gold, orange and russet.

Specific epithet honors German nursery man George Arends (1862-1952) 'Beauty of Ernst', commonly sold as COLOR FLASH™, was introduced in 2005 by Henk Holtmaat of Zuidwolde, The Netherlands. Originating from a chance pollination of two Astilbe hybrid plants, it was chosen for its upright habit, rapid growth rate, and brightly colored foliage. This astilbe is grown for its colorful foliage as well as its pale pink flower spikes.

The leaves are lime green when they first emerge, but soon take on hues of burgundy and purple. In fall, the foliage gets even more showy, with shades of red, gold and orange. Stays a compact 10-12" tall.

Decorative Foliage Carefree Perennial Grows Well in. Color Flash Astilbe (Astilbe chinensis 'Color Flash'): Appearance: Light pink plumes rise above glossy leaves that emerge chartreuse and transition to bronze by summer. Provides a colorful and textured display in shady spots.

Growth & Maintenance: Thrives in shade or dappled light and prefers moist soil. Regular watering is needed to maintain vibrant foliage and abundant blooms. Benefits.

This astilbe variety is particularly noted for its foliage, which changes from bright green to bronze, copper, and russet throughout the season. It blooms with light pink flowers in late summer, adding dynamic color and texture to shade gardens. Learn exactly what Astilbe 'Color Flash' needs to thrive, get reminders when it's time to water, and join the growing community on the Greg App.

Home Astilbe Color Flash® Astilbe Color Flash® Astilbe x arendsii 'Beauty of Ernst Brilliant electric green foliage emerges in early spring, soon maturing to a palette of burgundy, purple and green. In fall, foliage turns vibrant gold, orange and russet colors. Group in flower beds or spot in mixed containers.

Tolerates more sun than other varieties, making it much more versatile in the. A kaleidoscope of color from through fall! Foliage emerges with a mix of green, variegated foliage that changes to burgundy and purple in summer followed in fall with gold, orange and reddish brown.