Flowering Spirea. A pretty flowering plant that should be planted out permanently in the garden after flowering. Max Height 60cm. Max Spread 45cm. Flowers April to May. Partial shade and Bright room away from direct sunlight. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Astilbe arendsii
A pretty flowering plant that should be planted out permanently in the garden after flowering
Additional information
| Generic | Astilbe |
|---|---|
| Species | arendsii |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Flowering Spirea |
| Flower Colour | mixed colours |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Partial shade, Bright room away from direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Perennial |
| Height | 60cm |
| Family | Saxifragaceae |
| Spread | 45cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | April, May |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Dead head after flowering, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season, Keep permanently moist |
| Border | Conservatory plant, Houseplant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Red spider mite |
| Maintenance | Divide every 3 years, Cut back in winter, Place outdoors in the summer |
| Propagation | Division |
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