Cover the roots with soil and water well. Astilbe should be planted in well drained soil that stays relatively moist throughout the growing season.
They prefer soil that has a loose texture and is high in organic matter. Adding compost to the planting area will improve the soil and help it retain moisture. After planting, mulch around the plants to reduce moisture loss and help keep the root zone cool. Astilbe should be watered at least once per week until the plants settle in and establish a strong root system.
Applying a liquid fertilizer in June and again in July will speed growth. Like all perennials, astilbe need a little time to get established. The plants will begin flowering well in their second year. Astilbe are polite plants that mix well with shrubs and other perennials and they will flourish in the shade of deciduous trees. They can be planted on their own or be mixed with shade tolerant annuals and other perennials.
Locate the container in a shady spot and water regularly to ensure the soil never gets completely dry. There are many different astilbes to choose from. Compact varieties grow just 10" high, while others can have 4-foot flower spikes. Smaller astilbes are ideal for tight spaces or the front of a flower border. They also grow well in containers. L arger ones can hold their own in a shady woodland garden or in informal plantings at the side of a pond or stream.
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It will bloom most of the summer if you deadhead. Try it, and let us know how it does for you! Related Stories. This diversity in height makes astilbes versatile perennials well suited to many areas of the perennial border. Fertile, moist, humus-rich soil is a must for these shade lovers. Astilbes are unforgiving in dry soils, as the leaves will brown quickly. Annual additions of compost or organic matter around the base of the plant will be rewarded with loads of blooms and healthy foliage.
While astilbes require consistent moisture, they do not tolerate waterlogged or heavy clay soils well. Clay and poorly drained soils can be improved by incorporating peat moss, compost, or other types of organic matter into the soil before planting.
Astilbes are easily propagated by dividing large clumps when the foliage emerges in early spring. Vigorously growing astilbes can be divided every 4 to 6 years After division, water and mulch well to aid establishment.
Astibles are native to China, Japan, and Korea. There are 25 different species. Hundreds of hybrids or selections have been made from approximately a dozen species. Please see the following chart for a listing of a few of the cultivars that are available with height, flower color, and bloom time for each.
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