Lacy Foliage Adds TextureSoft apricot pink plumes of Astilbe Delft Lace are accented with dark pink buds on glowing red stems. Deep blue-green lacy foliage with a light silver overlay and notable red highlights remains attractive all season. Astilbe adds a soft glow to any garden. Astilbe are mainstays of shade and woodland gardens. They combine well with other moisture-loving plants like Brunnera, Ligularia, Lobelia, and Hosta.