Astilbe ‘Harmony’ (× arendsii)
Description:
Introduced by Dutch breeder Henk van der Meer around 2000 as part of his “Eden” series. It derives from early 20th-century Arendsii hybrids created by Georg Arends using East Asian woodland species. It is valued for bronzy foliage that lasts through the season and tall reddish-pink flower plumes in late July. Growing to about 90 cm, it thrives in moist, humus-rich soils in partial shade, but can tolerate more sun if conditions remain consistently damp.
Threat Status:
Threatened In Cultivation
As assessed by the Plant Heritage Threatened Plants Programme. For more details see www.plantheritage.org.uk/conservation/threatened-plants/
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