🌿 Mojito Astilbe japonica– Cool Glow in Shaded Gardens
Lush cream‑green plumes. Bronze‑green foliage. A cool glow for shaded designs.
Astilbe ‘Mojito’ brings a refreshing twist to summer arrangements with its chartreuse‑lime plumes and finely cut foliage. A shade‑loving perennial, it thrives in moist soils and offers designers a way to brighten palettes without overpowering focal blooms. Its airy texture and vibrant color make it a standout for both romantic and contemporary work.‘Mojito’ Astilbe is a long‑lived perennial celebrated for its creamy‑white plumes tipped in fresh apple‑green and finely cut bronze‑green foliage. Blooming in midsummer, it thrives in rich, consistently moist soil and partial shade, making it a dependable choice for lush, cool‑toned arrangements. With proper conditioning, stems hold 5–7 days in the vase, offering both texture and subtle color variation that reads beautifully in photographs.
- 📅 Harvest Stage: Plumes fully open but still fresh in color.
- 💧 Proper Conditioning: Recut under water; hydrate in clean water with preservative.
- ❄️ Storage Temperature: 1–3 °C.
- 🍃 Ethylene Sensitivity: Low.
- 📦 Packaging: Sleeve loosely; allow airflow.
- 🛒 Purchasing Hints: Look for upright stems with vibrant plumes, no browning tips.
- 🚚 Transport: Cool, shaded, hydrated.
- 📦 Bundle Size & Wholesale Pricing: 10 stems; seasonal pricing.
- 🌍 Native to North America? No — hybrid cultivar.
- 🐝 Pollinators Fed: Bees.
✂️For Floral Designers
- Adds a pop of lime‑green to soften or energize palettes.
- Works beautifully in shaded outdoor installations.
- Long, feathery plumes add height and movement.
- Design Inspiration:
- Romantic: Pair peony Duchess de Nemours, hydrangea Blushing Bride, gypsophila Bristol Fairy.
- Rustic: Combine with Mountain Mint, Rudbeckia Irish Eyes, and Rosemary.
- Contemporary: Use Eryngium Beachside Blue, Echinops ritro, Heuchera Glazed & Confused.
🎉For Event Planners
- Adds a fresh, garden‑to‑table feel to summer décor.
- Eye‑catching color for shaded ceremony spaces.
- Holds well in water for multi‑day events.
- Builds scale in installations without adding structural weight.
- Plumes diffuse light for a soft, romantic effect in images.
Quick Specs
- 📅 Season: Midsummer
- 🌿 Vase Life: 5–7 days with cool conditioning
- 📏 Stem Length: 15–24″
- 🌸 Fragrance: Light, fresh‑green
Ordering
📦 Availability: Late summer into early fall 📦 Quantities: 10 stems per bunch
Pairs Well With
Marketing Angle for Designers
🌸 Romantic Elegance
“Fresh lime‑green plumes bring a soft glow to your bouquet, like sunlight filtering through new leaves. Astilbe ‘Mojito’ adds height and movement without overpowering your focal blooms, and its airy texture makes arrangements feel abundant yet light. Its cool‑toned green pairs beautifully with blushes, creams, and whites — perfect for a romantic, garden‑inspired look that stays fresh all day.”
💎 Modern‑Luxury Statement
“Astilbe ‘Mojito’ is the designer’s secret for adding a refined, unexpected twist to summer palettes. Its crisp green plumes act like a highlighter for surrounding blooms, making colors pop in both close‑ups and wide shots. With its clean lines, fresh hue, and reliable vase life, it’s the kind of stem that elevates a design from beautiful to unforgettable.”
🌿 Rustic‑Garden Charm
“Like a handful of meadow light, Astilbe ‘Mojito’ brings a natural, just‑gathered freshness to arrangements. Its feathery plumes sway gently, adding movement and a sense of ease. Perfect for outdoor celebrations, it blends seamlessly with seasonal perennials and carries a story of summer abundance your clients will love to share.”
Highlight its tropical‑fresh color and shade tolerance — perfect for summer weddings where heat‑sensitive blooms struggle.