Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Astilbe simplicifolia 'Hennie Graafland'
Hennie Graafland Astilbe

- Family
- Saxifragaceae
- Height
- 15 to 18 inches
- Width
- 18 to 24 inches
- Flower color
- Pale pink, airy plumes
- Foliage color
- Dark green, finely textured
- Bloom time
- Mid to late summer
- Light
- Partial shade to full shade
- Water
- Moderate to high
- Maintenance
- Low; occasional deadheading and division every few years
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 4 to 9
- Wildlife
- Attracts butterflies
About this plant
Astilbe simplicifolia 'Hennie Graafland' is an elegant perennial known for its delicate, pale pink, plume-like flowers that bloom in mid to late summer. The feathery flower spikes rise gracefully above glossy, dark green foliage, creating a refined and airy appearance. As the blooms mature, they maintain their soft color, adding texture and lightness to shaded garden areas.
Originating from selective breeding to enhance flower color and plant form, 'Hennie Graafland' is a standout for its refined appearance and compact growth. This variety is especially well-suited for adding soft, pastel hues to woodland gardens, borders, or shaded perennial beds, where its light pink blooms provide a touch of elegance and charm.
Works well in
Borders · Shade Gardens · Woodland Gardens · Pollinator Gardens · Rain Gardens
Companion plants
Foamflowers · Epimediums · Hostas · Bleeding hearts · Solomon's seal · Ferns
Design tip
Summer flowers carry the middle of the season, so place it where the bed needs color once spring bulbs fade. Keep it out of hot afternoon sun and layer it with woodland companions for a full, settled look.
Where to see it
This plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
