Astilbe (A) 'Astary Pink Shades' - P9

Description
The Astilbe 'Astary Pink'® (Astilbe x arendsii) is an upright perennial that forms pink flowers arranged in panicles from July to September. Its pinnate leaves are dark green. In a semi-shady to shady location with lime-free, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1 m and grows to a width of approx. 60 cm. The Astilbe 'Astary Pink'® is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower * very beautiful in a tub

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Astilbe 'Astary Pink'® are dark green, pinnate.

Frost hardiness
The Astilbe 'Astary Pink'® has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in semi-shady to shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Astilbe 'Astary Pink'® sets beautiful accents together with: Funkia, Japanese mountain grass, deer tongue fern.

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
Astilbe x arendsii 'Astary Pink'® forms pink flowers arranged in panicles from July.

Use
Tub, cut, solitary, group planting, rock garden, cottage garden