Astilbe chinensis 'Royal Sentinel' (Chinese False Spiraea, False Goat's Beard) Epimedium Large creamy laguna yellow pouch

Large creamy laguna yellow pouch with brown twisted petals

Upright flowers

Notes:  Collected by Dan Hinkley from Emei Shan

Flowers are held above rich green serrated foliage

Western China

Astilbe chinensis 'Royal Sentinel' (Chinese False Spiraea, False Goat's Beard) Epimedium Large creamy laguna yellow pouchFamily: Saxifragaceae Zone: 6 9 Natural Range: China Soil: Moist, humus rich Light: Part shade to sun Height: 6' Attributes: Deciduous, When grown with a bit more sun the foliage stays a bright lime green to yellow. New foliage emerges with an orange tinge around the edges. Tall spikes of frilly pink flowers and blue pollen. Notes: What a surprise! Beautiful lime green foliage highlighted with orange topped off with sturdy and tall stems of pink