Astilbe ‘Dark Side of the Moon’

The first dark-leaved, purple-flowered Astilbe. A clump-forming perennial with a mound of dark-chocolate foliage which eventually turns almost black. Elegant plumes of purple-pink flowers on slender stems from late spring. Height 50cm. Spread 60cm. Flowers June to August. Partial shade. Prefers rich, moist soil. Hardy.