Astilbe Ivory Pearls

Astilbe ‘Ivory Pearls’ is a beautifully elegant perennial that brings a soft, glowing touch to shadier borders. It produces airy, feathery flower plumes in creamy ivory-white, held above lush, fern-like foliage that stays attractive all season. It’s perfect for brightening woodland-style planting, adding light to mixed borders, and creating a calm, romantic look alongside Hostas, Ferns and Heucheras. Astilbes also work brilliantly near water or in moisture-retentive beds, where they really thrive.

If you’ve got a border that needs a lift in partial shade, ‘Ivory Pearls’ is a gorgeous, dependable choice.

Planting Instructions

When to Plant:

Plant in spring or autumn, while the soil is moist and workable. Container-grown plants can be planted at most times of year, avoiding frozen or waterlogged conditions.

Where to Plant:
Choose a position in partial shade (or light sun if the soil stays reliably moist) with moist, fertile, well-drained soil. Astilbe is ideal for shady borders, woodland planting, along streams or ponds, and moist mixed borders. Avoid hot, baking sun and very dry soil.

How to Plant:

• Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the pot, with the crown level with the soil surface.
• Spacing: Space 35–45 cm (14–18 inches) apart to allow clumps to fill out.
• Soil Prep: Mix in plenty of well-rotted compost to retain moisture and improve fertility.

Watering:
Water well after planting and keep the soil consistently moist, especially in the first season and during dry spells. Astilbes do not like drying out.

Aftercare Tips:

• Mulch in spring to help conserve moisture.
• Deadhead spent flower plumes if you prefer a tidy look, or leave them for gentle autumn structure.
• Cut back old stems and foliage in late winter or early spring.
• Divide clumps every 3–4 years in spring or autumn to maintain vigour.

Top Tip:
Ivory flowers are brilliant for brightening shade. For a really elegant look, pair Astilbe ‘Ivory Pearls’ with dark-leaved Heucheras or rich green Hostas—the contrast makes the blooms glow.

Plant Details

Flowering Period:

June - August

Height:
18–24" (45–60cm)

Position:
Partial shade (sun tolerated if soil stays moist)

Hardy Perennial