Astilbe Happy Spirit

Shady spaces in the landscape need not be dark and gloomy. A generous planting of Happy Spirit will chase away the shadows found along north-facing foundations, under trees, between shrubbery and any other darkened corners of the property. This new astilbe provides an amazing color contrast between the pure white, wispy flower plumes and the bright red stems, making it a garden go-to for homeowners that want something special, but don't have a lot of sunny sites to fill. We suggest planting Happy Spirit in groups to show off its glorious color amid glossy, deep bluish-green foliage. It is sure to add unique flair to low-light locales, containers and cut-flower bouquets.

Hardiness Zones 4-8
Mature Height 20 - 22 inches
Bloom Time June - July (Early to midsummer)
Light Requirements Half Sun / Half Shade, Full Shade
Ship As2-3 EYE Bare Root
Deer Resistant
Cut Flower
Container Friendly
Attracts Pollinators

We ship this item in Spring

Botanical Name: Astilbe 'Happy Spirit' PPAF

Availability: Out Of Season

SKU: #70764

Estimated ship date for your zone »

5/bag(s) Buy More and Save!

#Bags
$/bag
$/bulb
Save

1
$25.50
$5.10

How many do I need? Plant Calculator Out Of Season

* Your final payment amount will be calculated at the time of checkout.

Product Details Growing Tips Plant Calculator Shipping Information Customer Reviews Question & Answers

Product Details

Restricted States US:
AE AK GU HI PR VI
Botanical Name:
Astilbe 'Happy Spirit' PPAF
Ship As:
Bare Root
Size:
2-3 EYE
Suggested Uses:
Borders, Bouquets, Container Gardening, Cut Flowers, Perennializing, Showy Flowers, Water Garden, Deer Resistant, Attract Pollinator

Flower Color:
White
Flower Form:
Each large, plume consists of hundreds of tiny florets.
Foliage Type:
Bluish deep green, shiny foliage and red stems.
Mature Spread:
18 - 24 inches
Spacing:
18 - 24 inches

Growing Tips

Planting Instructions:
Top of plant should be even with soil level and 18-24" apart
Soil Moisture:
Moist, humus rich soils, well drained
Will Tolerate:
Acidic Soil, Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Wet Soil, Sandy Soil
Pruning Instructions:
Not needed.

Winter Care:
Mulch +/- 2"
Planting Depth:
Soil level
Watering Requirements:
Average to high water needs. Do not let the soil dry out during the growing period (spring-summer).
Fertilization Requirements:
Once per year
Special Care:
Before planting soak roots in water for 30 minutes.

Plant Calculator

Shipping Information

K. van Bourgondien times its shipments from Holland so that bulbs and bareroots arrive at the proper planting time (depending on climatic conditions) for each area of North America.

We take advanced orders, and as the crops are harvested, our staff of K. van Bourgondien experts makes an on-the-spot selection of the finest bulbs available to fill those reservations.

We will pack and ship your order based on the following schedules. The type of product you order or the weather may affect the anticipated shipping schedule. Please note that we cannot ship outside of the 48 contiguous states. What zone am I in?

Spring 2025 Shipping Schedule

Bulbs and Bareroot
Zones	Shipping Dates	Last Order Date
3A-5A	4/28/25 - 5/30/25	5/26/25
5B	4/7/25 - 5/30/25	5/26/25
6A	3/24/25 -5/30/25	5/26/25
6B	3/10/25 - 5/30/25	5/26/25
7A	2/24/25 - 5/30/25	5/26/25
7B-8A	2/17/25 - 5/9/25	5/5/25
8B-9A	2/10/25 - 5/9/25	5/5/25
9B-11B	2/3/25 - 5/9/25	5/5/25

Shipping Notes:

In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your orders via USPS or FedEx.

Orders for gift certificates will be shipped immediately.

Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship any plant items from late June through August. General merchandise will be shipped with your plant order.

Upon placing your order, you will receive an email confirmation with the details of your order and a shipping estimate. You will also receive an email notification when your order actually ships with an updated arrival estimate. If you have ordered multiple items, you may receive them in more than one shipment. We will send you a separate email confirming each shipment. Large orders may be shipped in more than one package. Your order confirmation will have an estimated shipping time.

You may check your order status at any time on this website using your email or account number provided on your order confirmation.

Shopping Cart

Astilbe Happy Spirit