Also known as False Spirea, our Astilbe Mixture is deer resistant and amazingly easy to grow. Make sure to plant extra, as these blooms make for gorgeous summer bouquets and last all year long if dried.
Is False spirea deer resistant?
It is a suckering shrub that spreads profusely forming large colonies. It flowers on new wood so prune in spring before new growth begins. It is deer resistant.
Will deer eat spirea?
SPIREA. It's a bit of a mystery why deer avoid spirea. A wide array of sizes are available. An interesting choice is Double Play® Candy Corn® (pictured), with foliage that emerges bright red and matures to yellow.