Astilbe x arendsii
Astilbe x arendsii
astilbe
astilbe
| SIZE/TYPE | low or groundcovering |
|---|---|
| USUAL HEIGHT | 0.3-0.5m |
| USUAL WIDTH | 0.3-0.6m |
| LEAVES | deciduous broadleaf |
| COLOUR OF LEAVES |
 green |
| FLOWERS | showy |
| COLOUR OF FLOWERS |
 + + multicolored:white and pink and red
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| BLOOMING TIME | June - July |
| LOCATION | semi-shade to shade |
| USDA zone (lowest) | 4 (down to -34°C) |
| WINTER PROTECTION | |
| FOR ZONE 5+6 |
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| FOR ZONE 7 |
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| BELONGS TO CATEGORIES |
Perennials Summer blooms |
Astilbe is a popular, low-maintenance perennial with charming, plume-like flowers in summer. The offer several colours – creamy white, pink or red. Leaves are dark green and glossy forming a dense clump.
Grow astilbe in humus-rich soil. If planted in boggy or regularly watered bed they can sit in full sun, too, otherwise choose a semi-shaded or shaded location. They are water loving plants and require a good dose of nutrients to look their best. They will not grow in chalky or clay soil that dries out in summer.
For best results divide the clumps every 3-4 years removing old and dead rhizomes in early spring. Also in the spring remove old leaves and last year’s flowers. Fully hardy to about -34°C (USDA zone 4).
Last update 05-08-2010.
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