This pest free perennial is a show stopper in your home garden with it’s tall, bright plumes in shades of pink, purple, red and white sitting atop glossy fern-like leaves. When fully grown it can reach almost 4 feet tall and the flowers continue to bloom for several weeks.  Plant astilbe in partial shade with rich, moist soil.

Summer is my favourite time of the growing season because I’m a huge fan of bright and beautiful perennial gardens.  Yesterday I spent the day at the Toronto Botanical Gardens and want to share some pictures from their gorgeous grounds. Enjoy!