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| Size/Grade | What It Is | Who It’s For |
|---|---|---|
| Own Root & Jumbo Own Root | Roses grown on their own roots, valued for cold hardiness, strong rebound, and long lifespan. | Gardeners in colder climates or anyone looking for a durable, long-living rose that stays true to its natural growth habit. |
| Premium WOW!® Roots | Grafted roses designed for improved vigor, larger blooms, and better adaptability across different soil and growing conditions. | Gardeners who want stronger performance, bigger blooms, and reliable growth across a wide range of environments. |
| Fortuniana Rootstock | A specialized grafted rootstock known for increased bloom production, vigorous growth, and strong resistance to soil-borne issues. | Ideal for warm climates (especially the South) or challenging soils like sandy conditions where extra vigor and resilience matter. |
| Jumbo WOW!® Roots | An upgraded WOW!® root system grown larger in the field, delivering a more established bareroot with faster early performance. Arrives bareroot or potted depending on time of year. | Gardeners who want a larger starting plant with more immediate impact and quicker establishment in the garden. |
Europa Astilbe offers soft, pale pink flower plumes that brighten shady spaces and moisture-rich areas with graceful texture and gentle color. Blooming in late spring to early summer, this award-winning perennial lifts its blossoms just above deeply cut, fern-like foliage that stays fresh throughout the growing season. Perfect for woodland borders, water’s edge plantings, or shaded foundations, Europa brings refined beauty with very little upkeep. It's also resistant to deer and rabbits, making it a reliable performer in a wide range of garden settings.
Glowing color in low light: Few perennials handle shady sites with such elegance. Europa’s pale pink plumes offer subtle brightness where sun-loving blooms struggle—especially effective in groups where their airy texture can soften darker backdrops.
Early bloom with multi-season interest: As one of the earliest astilbe varieties to flower, Europa helps bridge the gap between spring bulbs and high-summer color. After blooming, the dried panicles hold their shape, extending visual interest into fall and winter.
Lush foliage with reliable form: Even when not in bloom, the vibrant green, fern-like foliage creates a clean, structured look that enhances companion plantings. Its compact, clumping habit stays tidy, making it a smart fit for edging or layered shade gardens.
Performs where others won’t: Astilbe thrives in moist, shaded areas where many other perennials struggle. Europa is especially useful near ponds, streams, or areas with consistent moisture—and it returns year after year with very little care.
Award-winning reliability: Recognized with the RHS Award of Garden Merit, Europa has earned its place in reliable shade gardens. It attracts butterflies and resists browsing animals, all while keeping a neat footprint in the landscape.
When will my order ship?
Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country during the shipping timeframes outlined below:
| Zones | Shipping Dates | Last Order Date |
|---|---|---|
| 3A - 3B | 8/31/26 - 10/23/26 | 10/19/26 |
| 4A - 6B | 8/31/26 - 10/23/26 | 10/19/26 |
| 7A - 10B | 9/21/26 - 11/6/26 | 11/2/26 |
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We partner with expert horticulturalists who optimize our varieties for traits like uniqueness, fragrance, flavor and size.
From our 1,200-acre farm on the coast of Lake Michigan, our gardeners hand-prep and hand-package every plant to quick-ship right to your door.
At Spring Hill, we’re diligent about treating our plants with the utmost care--and have been for more than 175 years.
Each variety we offer is expertly cultivated to delight, inspire, and beautify your home. You'll find plants here you won't find anywhere else!
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