Sprite Dwarf Astilbe
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Buying Options for Plants
Nature Hills sells a large variety of plants with several options available. Plants are offered in both potted containers and as dormant bare root without soil. Here is a helpful resource to understand your options as you create a beautiful landscape with help from Nature Hills.
Ever wonder what a larger plant will mean for your landscape? Container Sizes are really all about the age of the plant!
Seasonally, Nature Hills offers hand selected, high quality bare root trees, shrubs and perennials. Bare root plants are sold by height from the top of the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may be taller than the height minimums.
- Popular sizes of select trees are 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, etc.
- Popular sizes of select bare root plants is 1 foot, 18 inches, etc.
Nature Hills Container Size by Volume
Keep in mind, specific varieties and different growing conditions can affect the rate at which plants grow. Variations in size may occur.
| Young Plants to 18 Months | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| 2"x2"x3" | Ranges from | .18 to .21 dry quarts / .198 to .23 dry liters in volume |
| 4.5" Container | Equal to | .65 dry quart / .72 dry liter in volume |
| Sprinter Pot | Equal to | .63 dry quart / .69 dry liter in volume |
| 4" Container | Ranges from | .31 to .87 / .35 to .96 dry liter in volume |
| 6" Container | Equal to | 1.4 dry quarts / 1.59 dry liters in volume |
| 1 Quart | Equal to | 1 dry quart / 1.1 dry liter in volume |
| 5.5" Container | Equal to | 1.89 of a dry quart / 2.08 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x5" | Ranges from | .8 to 1.1 dry quarts / .88 to 1.2 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x6" | Ranges from | 1.0 to 1.3 dry quarts / 1.1 to 1.41 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x9" | Ranges from | 1.1 to 2.1 dry quarts / 1.2 to 2.3 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x10" | Ranges from | 1.7 to 2.3 dry quart / 1.87 to 2.53 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 18 Months - 2.5 Years Old | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| 2 Quart | Equal to | 2 dry quarts / 2.2 dry liters in volume |
| #1 Container | Ranges from | 2.26 to 3.73 dry quarts / 2.49 to 4.11 dry liters in volume |
| 5"x5"x12" | Equal to | 3.5 to 4.3 dry quarts / 3.85 to 4.74 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 2 - 4 Years Old | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| #2 Container | Ranges from | 1.19 to 1.76 dry gallons / 5.24 to 7.75 dry liters in volume |
| #3 Container | Ranges from | 2.32 to 2.76 dry gallons / 10.22 to 12.16 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 3 - 5 Years Old | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| #5 Container | Ranges from | 2.92 to 4.62 dry gallons / 12.86 to 20.35 dry liters in volume |
| #6 Container | Ranges from | 5.25 to 6.01 dry gallons / 23.12 to 26.42 dry liters in volume |
| #7 Container | Ranges from | 5.98 to 6.08 dry gallons / 26.34 to 26.78 dry liters in volume |
Plant Highlights
Sprite Dwarf Astilbe highlights at a glance!
Plant Highlights
Plant Highlights
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Sun ExposurePartial Shade
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Growth RateMedium
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Bloom PeriodSummer
Growing Zones 3-8
Brilliant contrasting flowers and foliage, the airy spritely baby pink flowering spires and lacy, heavily dissected foliage, the Sprite Astilbe (Astilbe simplicifolia 'Sprite') was Perennial of the Year in 1994 and one can see why! With its wonderful apple blossom pink flowers and dark bronze foliage with crinkly edges, it is definitely an eye-catcher!
The flowers contrast wonderfully with the glossy foliage! The rust-colored seed heads are also attractive in the fall and bring winter interest! Until then, the mid-summer long-lasting blooms are super showy despite being the smallest False Spirea in the Astilbe family! Growing just 12 inches in height when in bloom!
Also known as False Spirea and Meadowsweet, Astilbe is hardy throughout USDA planting zones 3 to 8! These cold and heat-tolerant perennials grow just 10-12 inches wide when mature, creating lovely clumps of lacy leaves in the partly shaded garden.
Landscape Application:
In the garden bed and border, or even in pots and planters, any shaded location will benefit from these whimsical summer-flowering perennials! Mass plantings beneath the dappled canopy of large trees or on that soggy side of the north and eastern sides of your home, or as a ring of fringe around the bases of larger shrubs or evergreen hedges - Astilbe becomes the elegant finishing touch your landscape has been searching for!
Astilbe are fantastic pollinator gardens and cutting garden flowers, these fluffy flowers and their fine-cut leaves beautifully dress up your perennial borders and cottage gardens! Mix among Hostas and Ferns, Bleeding Hearts, and Brunnera for a showy shade garden display!
- Lacy Soft Pink Textured Spires
- Heavily Dissected Bronzy-Green Foliage
- Dwarf-Sized Perennial Mounds
- Bees & Butterflies - Attracts Hummingbirds
- Gorgeous Cut Flower Filler
- Space-Saving Filler & Spillers In Containers & Shaded Garden Beds
#ProPlantTips for Care:
False Spirea is most successfully grown in a shady area but can tolerate some morning sun, handling more sun in cooler climates. A moist, well-drained area is key for this plant, and Astilbe even tolerates higher soil moisture, especially in more sun. Do not allow Sprite to dry out, and top dress with a 3-4 inch deep layer of mulch around its roots to keep the soil moisture consistent and enrich the soil. Do not cut back the leaves of Astilbe in the winter because the old foliage helps protect the plant from winter damage, but prune in early spring.
- Full Sun to Full Shade Depending On Climate
- Needs Well-Drained Enriched Soil
- Moderate to High Moisture
- Prune Early Spring
- Deer & Rabbits Seldom Bother Astilbe
Wake up the garden with the fantastic fluffy pink elegance of the Proven Winners® Rise and Shine Astilbe at NatureHills.com! We will ship your new Dwarf-sized soft-pink spires, the playful little Sprite Astilbe will win you over with its charm! Order yours today at NatureHills.com!landscaping right to your doorstep!
