Astilbe × ‘Delft Lace’, commonly known as Astilbe, is a standout variety known for its striking pink flower plumes and deeply cut blue-green foliage with a bronze overlay. Blooming in early to mid-summer, this astilbe reaches 20 to 24 inches tall and offers exceptional color contrast and texture in part-shade gardens. The flowers rise above the bold foliage in tall sprays, creating a layered look that works beautifully in borders, woodland gardens, and moisture-retentive beds. ‘Delft Lace’ is also more sun- and heat-tolerant than many astilbes, while still attracting pollinators and resisting deer.

Why choose Delft Lace Astilbe

Unique foliage: Lacy blue-green leaves with bronze tones add interest even before flowering

Bold blooms: Pink flowers with red stems bring dynamic color to shaded spaces

Sun-tolerant: Handles more sun and heat than typical astilbes

Cultivating tips

Sun exposure: Part shade is ideal; tolerates more sun with adequate moisture

Soil needs: Moist, rich, well-drained soils

Maintenance: Low—deadhead if desired and divide every few years

Designs for your garden

Mixed borders: Adds vertical interest and bold foliage contrast

Woodland gardens: Blends well with ferns, hostas, and other shade plants

Moist beds: Performs beautifully along streams or in damp garden pockets

Ecological benefits

Pollinator-friendly: Blooms attract bees and other beneficial insects

Deer-resistant: Rarely browsed by deer

Low-maintenance: Thrives with little attention once established

Looking for native alternatives?

Tiarella cordifolia – Foamflower: A shade-loving native with frothy white spring blooms and attractive foliage for woodland gardens.
Eupatorium coelestinum – Blue Mistflower: A fragrant, spring-blooming native that thrives in dappled light and attracts early pollinators.
Carex pensylvanica – Pennsylvania Sedge: A soft, clump-forming native sedge that thrives in dry or moist shade and complements bold perennials.