Astilbe (25 plants)

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Variety: Coral Island (25 bare roots)

At long last we have Astilbe! This dainty beauty is one of my favorite cut perennials. It looks dainty and expensive but it is really easy to grow.

These bare root divisions will be shipped in a bag in a dormant state, ready to start growing after transplant. If you need to delay planting, store them closed in the bags in a cooler. Astilbe is sold in bags of 25 divisions. 

In the UK they think of Astilbe as plant to put around ponds because it loves water. In the US we tend to think of it as shade perennial. In reality it is both. It loves moisture retentive soil, and in hotter climates appreciates some shade in the heat of the day. In cool summer climates you can grow it in full sun as long as it never dries out. 

Cut Astilbe always fetches a good price. It has a delicate quality that works perfectly in bridal bouquets and yet can hold it's own in a table arrangement. They have thin but sturdy stems that are easy to use in designs. 

These bare root plants will produce at least a few flowers in their first year, and then will bulk up more with each passing season. Harvest when the lower 25% of the inflorescence has opened.

We look forward to expanding our Astilbe selection each season, so let us know what colors you need! Click here to Request a Product. 

Hardiness zones 3-8

Spacing 12-18"

Average height 24-36"

Price includes applicable royalties.

Astilbe Growing Guide

 

Everything You Need to Know

Ordering

What are Bare Roots?

Bare root perennials and woody plants are just that! Plants with bare roots. They are dug from the field where they were grown, are washed and then stored in the perfect climate over the winter months. This process has many benefits. Soil is heavy and messy to ship. Removing the soil makes it possible to bring in these hard to find plants from Holland where they are grown by the very folks that breed them.  Click here to learn more about growing from Bare Roots!
 


 
 

Where we Ship

We ship bare roots to the lower 48 states and Alaska via FedEx. (Sorry, Hawaii!)

When we Ship

All Bare Roots will ship in March 2026. Specific ship/delivery dates cannot be accommodated. You will receive a shipping confirmation email with tracking information as soon as your order is on its way. *Clematis will be shipped separately from other bare roots.*

Order Minimums

All woody and bare root perennial varieties (with the exception of Hydrangea and Clematis) are sold in bundles of 10. Hydrangea are sold in bundles of 9 or 16, depending on the variety, as indicated in the product description. The minimum order is 4 total bundles of any variety excluding Clematis.

Clematis is sold in bundles of 25 roots. Clematis may be purchased individually, or alongside other bare root items. It will be shipped separately, and therefore does not count towards the 4 item minimum applicable to all other bare roots. Please see our shipping rules below.

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Active Orders

Order Confirmation

You will receive a confirmation email from info@farmerbailey.com shortly after placing your order. You will receive another email in February 2026 once we have a clearer idea as to exactly when your order will be received.

Substitutions and Shortages

In the unlikely event of an unexpected shortage, we will reach out to you to find a solution; be that a substitution, refund, or a combination thereof.

Cancellations + Order Changes

Order adjustments and cancellations are permitted until February 1, 2026. Farmer Bailey retains a 10% cancellation fee on all canceled orders and order items.  

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Shipping

Shipping

Bare Roots will ship via FedEx in March 2026 at a flat rate of $25 per box. 6 bundles fill one box, excluding Clematis.

So 4-6 bundles ship for $25, 7-12 bundles ship for $50, and so forth.

*Shipping to Alaska is $75 per box.

Clematis orders ship at a flat rate of $10 regardless of order size. Clematis may be ordered along with other bare root items, and doing so will add $10 to the shipping charge. So, one box of bare roots plus any Clematis will ship for $35.

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    Damaged/Missing Items 

    Damaged Bare Roots

    You may see a bit of mold on the roots, but this is normal. Simply wash it off and plant immediately. As a precaution you can treat the roots with a fungicide or biofungicide, but this isn't necessary. Small broken branches are also of little concern. Just prune off any broken bits and the plant will recover quickly. The root system is the important part at this stage in the game.

    Damage in transit is unlikely, but always a possibility when shipping plant material, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience or frustration if this occurs. But fear not! We will work with you to make things right.

    Claims. To file a claim, fill out this form within 24 hours of receiving your order. Based on our assessment, we'll issue the necessary refund(s) right away. We are unable to accept liability for bare root non-viability if no claim was made at the time of the roots' arrival. It is possible our team will request that you plant the bare roots in question and follow up based on the outcome of the roots on or after June 1st. Farmer Bailey will not accept claims on bare roots after June 1st.

    Please note: transactions completed using PayPal Express as the payment method may only be eligible for credit at www.FarmerBailey.com. Farmer Bailey Inc. reserves the right to issue discount code in place of a cash refund in these instances.


    Growing Guides

    Click here to access our comprehensive growing guides containing everything you need to know about this crop.


     

    Common Name Chinese Astilbe; false goat's beard; false Spirea
    Genus  Astilbe
    Species chinensis
    Family Saxifragaceae
    Life Cycle  herbaceous perennial 
    Format Bare Roots
    Care All of these plants will be just coming out of dormancy. You may see swelling buds or a bit of new growth, but in general they will be in a dormant state and may look a little dead. Don't worry! They will wake up.

    You may see a bit of mold on the roots but this is completely normal. Simply wash it off and plant immediately. As a precaution you can treat the roots with a fungicide or biofungicide, but this isn't necessary. Small broken branches are also of little concern. Just prune off any broken bits and the plant will recover quickly. The root system is the important part at this stage in the game.

    If you can't plant immediately on arrival store your bare roots in the cooler.The cold will delay their growth. Keep them from freezing. You can either pot them into 1 gallon pots or plant them directly into your prepared soil. Just make sure to plant them within a few days of arrival. They are waking up and are ready to grow, and they will decline quickly if they are not given soil, water and sunshine.

    This is a carefully orchestrated process to get plants quickly from their storage conditions to you so please do your part and be ready to plant them on arrival. There is no reason that these plants will experience any stress if you prepare for their arrival.
    Netting / Staking None
    Hardiness Hardiness zones 3-8
    Spacing Spacing 12-18"
    Soil Preference Moisture retentive; high organic matter. 
    Light

    In hotter climates, Astilbe appreciates some shade in the heat of the day. In cool summer climates you can grow it in full sun as long as it never dries out.
    Water  In the UK they think of Astilbe as plant to put around ponds because it loves water. In the US we tend to think of it as shade perennial. In reality it is both. It loves moisture retentive soil. 
    When to Plant Spring, when the ground is workable. 
    Harvesting Harvest when the lower 25% of the inflorescence has opened. The uppermost buds should be swollen and showing color.
    Post Harvest Care Cut stems should be placed immediately in 130F, acidified solution. Leaving the stems dry even for a few hours will reduce the vase life of the cut stems.

    Flowers are sensitive to ethylene. Pretreatment with EthylBloc (an antiethylene compound) is recommended.

    If flowers are not sold immediately, store them in a 33-40F cooler for up to 7 to 10 days in a solution containing a bactericide. Polyethylene sleeves are better than paper sleeves.

    Use of preservatives in the vase solution will increase the vase life of cut stems.
    Diseases / Insects Leaf spots; powdery mildew; Fusarium wilt; Asiatic garden beetle; Black Vine weevil
    Bailey's Notes This dainty beauty is one of my favorite cut perennials. It looks dainty and expensive but it really easy to grow.

    Cut Astilbe always fetches a good price. It has a delicate quality that works perfectly in bridal bouquets and yet can hold it's own in a table arrangement. They have thin but sturdy stems that are easy to use in designs.

    These bare root plants will produce a few flowers in their first year, and then will bulk up more with each passing season. 
    Resources

    Astilbe chinensis Ivory Pearls

    Astilbe Delft Lace

    UMass Amherst Post Harvest Handling of Six Field Grown Flowers

    Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station: Astilbe