Dark Side of the Moon 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
Dark Side of the Moon Astilbe highlights at a glance!
Plant Highlights
Plant Highlights
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Sun ExposureFull Sun, Partial Shade
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Growth RateMedium
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Bloom PeriodSummer
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Photos Provided ByProven Winners, Inc - www.provenwinners.com
Growing Zones 4-9
Take a trip around the moon and bask in the shadows! Introducing the Dark Side of the Moon Astilbe (Astilbe x 'Dark Side of the Moon') that features purple, near-black crinkled compound leaves with lovely toothy edges! Forming cascading mounds of dramatic color! Then the blooms show up on the scene for the rest of the spring and summer!
Slender green stems with purple-red offshoots soon form into fluffy rosy purple-pink foamy flowers. These blooms start from the bottom and open to the top where the darker purple-pink buds await their turn! Dark Side of the Moon keeps its pollinator and Hummingbird-friendly spires for weeks! Even drying on the plant for fall and winter interest.
Let the erect blooms open fully on the plant, then snip a few for long-lasting indoor cut flower arrangements. Allow them to dry for a long-lasting dried arrangement all winter, then start over afresh with next year's blooms. Astilbe are hardy tender perennials throughout USDA growing zones 4 to 9, and grow into 20-22 inch tall by 24-28 inch mounds when in bloom!
Planting and Application:
Dark Side of the Moon Astilbes' deep, bronzy purple foliage adds both a soft texture and intense color all season! Sophisticated Dark Side of the Moon is a great choice for both modern gardens and Cottage style designs! At once strong, and softly delicate … this Astilbe is lovely in formal and informal settings! Even planters and container gardens can enjoy these gorgeous perennials!
Paint your landscape by layering in the bold tones and shapes of perennials, then add the dark, dramatic, dark foliage to add further layering to the color palette of your garden beds! Maximize the color of this fantastic Astilbe by creating groupings and rows to best highlight them! This will give you plenty of cut flowers and feed many butterflies galore!
You can also grow Dark Side of the Moon as a facer plant along the fronts of your hedges and shrub borders and mixed perennial border gardens! The size and low-growing mounded form fit the requirements of small space gardens! Try them in a pretty ring around a specimen tree or topiary for a unique way to highlight both!
- Lacy Pink Flower Plumes Held High
- Incredibly Dark Purple Foliage
- Mounded Cascading Form
- Exceptional Cut Flower & Dried Arrangements
- Supports Beneficial Pollinators & Hummingbirds
- Edging, Specimen, Accents, Containers & Groupings!
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Astilbe are usually a shade garden beauty and hide shyly beneath the canopy, but Dark Side of the Moon can handle full sun and partial shade to keep that intense coloration! In hotter climates, provide some afternoon shade to full shade (you will lose out on the most saturated color in less sun). Plant these herbaceous perennials in enriched, well-drained soil that has regular moisture access and a 3-4 inch thick layer of arborist mulch. Prune mounds down to the ground in the very early spring before they start to grow.
- Full Sun, Partial Sun/Shade & Full Shade
- Enriched Well-Drained Soil Is Best
- Moderate Yet Regular Moisture
- Prune Back Early Spring
- Deer Seldom Bother These Perennials
Eclipse other plants in your garden with this dark and brooding Dark Side of the Moon Astilbe will layer in that much-needed drama to your landscapes! Order your own easy-to-grow and showy perennials today from Nature Hills!
