Description

Astilbe ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ is an exquisite perennial with chartreuse young leaves with a burgundy margin, that turn into the most striking dark chocolate-purple as they age. But that’s not all: this stunning foliage is decorated with mauve-coloured buds that open to rosy-purple flowers, carried on upright, dark red flower stems. An incredibly unique combination!

‘Dark Side of the Moon’ flowers from mid-summer to late summer, is very dense and well-branched, and famous for its vigorous growth. Within no time, you can enjoy a dense, mound-forming perennial for borders, containers, mass planting and bee gardens. ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ is pollinator-friendly and has great garden performance. Everything you can look for in a perennial!

How to care for Astilbe ‘Dark Side of the Moon’:
‘Dark Side of the Moon’ will grow up to 100 cm high (including the flowers) and 80 cm wide. Plant in average but fertile and moist soil, in full sun or semi shade.