Astilbes are one of the fastest-growing perennial flowers. They have long-blooming, plume-like flowers in smooth white, purple, and red colors, and the flowers are kept over the airy foliage on long, steep stalks. They can light up the shade garden, virtually pest-free, or soften a sunny place, and very low maintenance. This Perennial Spirea generates amazing plume-like flowers in a variety of colors that move with the slightest wind. Plants show lush green to bronze leaves that remain appealing throughout the growing season.
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How to Plant Astilbe
Astilbes prefer a site that gets shade from light to moderate; they burn in complete sun. Astilbes prefer average to less than average moisture soils. Do not puddle or get water-logged in rain, make sure your soil drains well. Modify soil, particularly clay types, to enhance drainage with peat moss, perlite, and coarse sand.
Astilbe seeds can be planted, but they are short-lived and hard to germinate. Divisions from other astilbe crops are simpler to plant. Plant splits in the spring or fall, depending on the form, about 1 to 3 feet apart.
When planting bare-root crops, ensure that the holes are twice as large as the crops and 4 to 6 inches deep. Place the crops to fan the roots slightly and point down, with the crown planting 1 to 2 inches below ground level. Use soil to cover the roots and press strongly.
Make sure the divisions are planted in humus-rich, continuously moist soil. In your crops, dry soil can be deadly. Provide shade from the warm afternoon sun to prolong the leaves. Astilbes may grow in profound shade, but they are not going to flower as much.
Care
Especially when planting in more sunny regions. Drying out can lead to scorching of the leaves, drying the leaf margins, and may even be the astilbe plant's death. Great feathery plumes result from the correct astilbe increasing circumstances and fertilizer. It is also recommended to modify the soil from time to time with compost or fertilizer with an organic product or fertilizer high in phosphorus. Spent feathers can be cut back for winter interest in spring or left alone. They may also be split as required about every four years. In the spring and summer garden, proper care for astilbe crops and the correct place can lead to sensitive, long-lasting blooms. For every shade garden, there is astilbe, and often one is not enough for the gardener who loves growing and caring for these crops.
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