Astilbe Red
$14.99 / 1G
| Astilbe arendsii | |
| Astilbe | |
| Hardy long blooming perennial. Shade to part sun. fern like dark green foliage. | |
| Divide and/or transplant in November using Rock Phosphate fertilizer. Cut flowers and foliage to within 2" of soil and add to compost pile. Feed with Flowertone in March. Spray with All-season Oil in May for insect control. Deep-soak with Vitamin B-1 fertilizer every 2 weeks for first 2 summers. Re-mulch in June and January. | |
| Attractive container, bedding, or border plant | |
| well drained and moist soil | |
| Long-blooming reliable perennial for shady spots. Profuse bloomer. | |
| June | |
| 30" | |
| 18" | |
| Upright | |
| Moderate | |
| Part Shade to Shade | |
| -30 to -20 deg. F | |
| Water regularly as needed | |
| Fern-like foliage | |
| Perennial |