Astilbe 'Highlight'

Astilbe 'Highlight' is a spectacular new introduction from renowned breeder Harry Verduin. This special Astilbe lives up to its name: the striking, bright fluorescent pink flower plumes form a true highlight in any garden. The intensely pink flowers, vigorous growth habit, and excellent balance between flowers and foliage make this variety an attractive choice for both borders and other perennial plantings.

During the flowering period, richly filled, vivid pink flower spikes appear well above the foliage. The almost fluorescent color creates a powerful effect and remains perfectly visible even among other flowering plants. Astilbe 'Highlight' combines this striking bloom with beautifully developed foliage, resulting in a particularly harmonious balance between flowers and leaf.

Strong and weather-resistant Astilbe

An important advantage of 'Highlight' is its very strong and weather-resistant flower stems. These sturdy stems provide excellent support for the flower plumes and help the plant remain upright even in less favorable weather conditions. As a result, the plant retains its attractive and well-groomed appearance throughout the flowering period.

Preferably plant Astilbe 'Highlight' in a spot with partial shade and in nutritious, humus-rich, and moisture-retentive soil. Ensure sufficient water during warm and dry periods so that the soil does not dry out for extended periods.

Thanks to its intense color, 'Highlight' is beautiful as an eye-catcher in a border, but also very suitable for group planting. Combine it, for example, with white or light pink Astilbes for a fresh contrast, or with Hosta and ferns for extra variation in leaf texture.

With its fluorescent pink flowers, excellent balance between flower and foliage, and strong, weather-resistant stems, Astilbe 'Highlight' is a striking modern variety with a powerful presence.