Opal

Available from one nursery in UK and not in Europe.
Raised by Georg Arends of Ronsdorf, Germany in 1913.
An arendsii hybrid.

An excellent astilbe which has been lost in cultivation throughout Europe but should be grown more.
Good strong stems carry the magnificent panicles of silvery-lilac flowers well above the neat foliage.
Increases well and makes a lovely garden plant.
Rated very highly and a must to buy.

Tall – 81-100cm