Astilbe (A) 'Astary Red' - P9

Description
Astilbe 'Astary Red'® (Astilbe x arendsii) is an upright perennial that produces red flowers in panicles from July to September. Its pinnate leaves are dark green. In a semi-shaded to shaded position with lime-free, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1 m and spreads to approx. 60 cm. The Astilbe 'Astary Red'® is highly frost-hardy.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower * very beautiful in containers

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Astilbe 'Astary Red'® are dark green, pinnate.

Frost hardiness
The Astilbe 'Astary Red'® 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 Red'® sets beautiful accents together with: Funkia, Japanese mountain grass, hart's 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 Red'® forms red flowers arranged in panicles from July.

Use
Tubs, cutting, solitary, group planting, rock garden, cottage garden