Astilbe Delft Lace 17Cm Pot

Description

Common Name: Hybrid Astilbe, False Spirea
 

This beautiful perennial forms a robust clump of lacy, deep blue-green, waxy foliage with red highlights.  Foliage displays some burgundy fall colour.
 

Red stems carry panicles of deep salmon-red buds which open to soft apricot pink flowers in early summer. Deep red seed panicles extend the season of interest through summer.
 

This variety is considered to be an improvement over 'Peach Blossom'; it has more attractive foliage, stronger stems, and more colourful flowers.

HOW TO GROW

Astilbes are long-lived perennials that are most comfortable when grown in rich soil and light shade to filtered sun. They will grow in full shade, but will not bloom as prolifically there.

Though they are easy to grow, Astilbes have one critical requirement--lots of water. Plants must have consistently moist soil; dryness leads to a quick demise, especially in the sun. Increase watering as the foliage emerges and the plumes mature. If the soil dries out, the leaves will develop brown, crispy margins and will begin to drop.

Fertilize Astilbes in late spring before flowering starts. Wait to cut back the old foliage until spring; it will help protect the plant from winter damage. In the spring, if the crown has risen above soil level, gently press it back into the ground and apply some organic matter around the plant.