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ColorFlash ™ LIME. Robust plant with lush lime green foliage turning to slightly darker as ages

ColorFlash ™ LIME astilbe. Rich lime green turning to slightly darker green as ages.

Introduction

ColorFlash® Lime has subtle lime green foliage providing a stunning contrast to the burgundy foliage of the original ColorFlash®. Compact and dense, with blush-pink flower inflorescences, ColorFlash® Lime are fabulous either as container plants or for mass landscape and border plantings.

ColorFlash® Lime thrives in partial shade. Hardy in USDA zones 4 through 11, Astilbe ColorFlash® Lime’s small blush-pink flowers form a pleasing, plume like inflorescence that extends 10 inches above the foliage. It blooms from late Spring through early Summer (for example June & July in Zone 7) and likes to be well watered.

This is the second in a series of super-colorful Astilbes. Future ColorFlash® Astilbe introductions include ColorFlash® Copper and ColorFlash® Red at dates yet to be confirmed.

Key Features

Vibrant lime green foliage.
Spears of individual blush-pink flowers extending 10" above the foliage.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for containers, beds, borders and landscape.

Growth Habit

Compact growth habit.

Flower Size

Small individual flowers with a plume like inflorescence that extends 10 inches above the foliage.

Mature Height

Grows 12-24 inches tall.

Mature Width

Grows 20 inches wide.

Spacing

Plant 18 inches apart.

Hardiness

Hardy in USDA zones 4 through 11.

Flowering Period

Flowers late Spring through early Summer (for example June and July in zone 7).

Number Of Flowers

5-9 plume like inflorescences on a 12 month old plant.

Flower Color

Delicate blush-pink.

Fragrance

Not fragrant.

Foliage

Full and lush. The emergent foliage is vibrant yellow/green and progresses to a vivid lime green. In Fall the color palette changes to golden tones before dropping its leaves for winter.

Temperature

Astilbe arendsii hybrids will usually benefit from cold treatment and long days to force into flower. Astilbe ColorFlash® Lime will flower in 6 to 8 weeks after being stored at 35°F for 12 to 15 weeks. Without cold treatment, plants will take 10 to 16 weeks to flower. Avoid high growing temperatures. Plants perform best at 60-65°F night temperatures and 70°F day temperatures. Leaf scorch can occur as a result of a combination of high growing temperatures and high light intensity with drying of the growing medium.

Light Needs

Best in partial shade (morning sun, afternoon shade).

Soil Needs

Does best in well worked, well drained soil with good organic matter. Prefers slightly acid soil. Avoid heavy clay soil with poor drainage.

Water Needs

Moderate to high water requirements. Plant does not perform well in overly dry conditions.

Fertilizer

Controlled release fertilizer (20-20-20) is recommended in Spring and late Summer.

Disease Tolerance

Under severe disease conditions, can develop powdery mildew.

Pest Issues

Generally pest free, though can be susceptible to spider mites.

Special Care

Do not allow to dry out.