Astilbe, Dicentra & Hosta - Fairytale Shade Blend
Best curated collection for gardeners looking to brighten shady outdoor spaces.
Transform your shady garden spots into a fairytale landscape with this curated blend of Astilbe, Dicentra, and Hosta. This collection features a white bare root Dicentra, a variegated leaf Hosta, and a white Astilbe, designed to create a magical aesthetic. The striking Hosta foliage offers beautiful contrast to the feathery Astilbe plumes, while the charming heart-shaped Dicentra blooms add delicate grace. These shade-loving perennials are perfect for attracting pollinators and thrive in partial to full shade, gracing your garden with blooms from late spring into summer.
$26.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
726
/ 3183
#726 in Plant & Flower Bulbs
Price vs Category Average
+14%
Above average
USDA Hardiness Zones
39
/ through
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a professionally designed, cohesive shade landscape
- Busy homeowners wanting low-maintenance, recurring perennial beauty
- Plant lovers desiring continuous color throughout the growing season
Who should skip it
- Gardeners living in areas with high deer or slug populations
- Beginners struggling to manage varying soil moisture needs
- Impatient planters expecting instant, full-grown garden results
Performance breakdown
Shade Adaptability
Perfectly curated for thriving in those difficult, low-light garden corners.
Visual Contrast
Variegated foliage and feathery plumes create a sophisticated, layered garden texture.
Pollinator Appeal
Reliably draws butterflies and hummingbirds to your outdoor living space.
Hardiness Range
Broad climate compatibility makes this collection accessible for most home gardeners.
Planting Simplicity
Bare root format ensures straightforward, low-stress establishment for new gardeners.
Seasonal Longevity
Extended bloom window provides consistent interest from spring through summer.
Key Specs
USDA Hardiness Zones
3 through 9
Maximum Height
Up to 30 inches tall
Maximum Spread
Up to 34 inches wide
Sunlight Requirement
Light to Moderate Shade
Water Requirement
Moderate
Plant Life Cycle
Perennial
Includes
1 bare root Dicentra, 1 bare root Hosta, 1 bare root Astilbe
Flower Color
White
Features
- Includes three bare root shade plants
- Feathery white Astilbe plumes
- Variegated Hosta for foliage contrast
- Graceful heart-shaped Dicentra blooms
- Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
- Thrives in partial to full shade
- Blooms late spring through summer
- Creates a whimsical garden aesthetic
What customers say
Customers express high satisfaction with the quality and viability of this shade blend. Reviewers consistently praise the excellent packaging, noting that the bare roots arrived healthy and ready for planting. The convenience of this preselected mix for shade gardens is a major benefit. Many report near perfect sprouting rates across the Astilbe, Dicentra, and Hosta varieties, establishing growth quickly. The Astilbe receives specific praise for its vigorous development. While a few noted smaller Hosta divisions or slower initial blooming from the Dicentra, the overall consensus confirms exceptional quality and reliability. This blend successfully delivers a beautiful, low maintenance aesthetic for shaded areas, making it a highly recommended purchase for shade gardeners.
Know before you buy
This blend includes three bare root plants: one white-blooming Dicentra (Bleeding Heart), one variegated Hosta, and one white-blooming Astilbe. These are shipped as dormant roots ready to be planted in your garden.
Yes, this collection is hardy in USDA zones 3 through 9. These perennials are well-suited for cold winters and will return each year once established.
These varieties thrive in light to moderate shade. They perform best in areas that receive dappled sunlight or morning sun with afternoon shade, as direct, intense sun can scorch the foliage.
Since these plants can reach up to 34 inches in width, you should space them at least 2 to 3 feet apart. This allows enough room for the Hosta foliage and Astilbe plumes to reach their full, mature size without overcrowding.
These plants require moderate, consistent watering, especially during their first growing season. Keep the soil moist but well-drained, and apply a layer of mulch to help retain moisture and suppress weeds around the base of the plants.
You can expect blooms from late spring through the summer months. The Dicentra typically leads the show in late spring, followed by the Astilbe plumes as the season progresses.
Still have a question?
Ask Hayley anything about this product before you decide.
Ready to buy?
$27