Astilbe (A) 'Flamingo' - P11

Description
The Astilbe 'Flamingo' (Astilbe x arendsii) is an upright, clump-forming perennial that produces light pink-coloured flowers arranged in panicles from July to September. Its pinnate leaves are dark green. In a sunny to semi-shady location with lime-free, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 80 cm and is approx. 60 cm wide. The Astilbe 'Flamingo' is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower * very beautiful in a tub

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Astilbe 'Flamingo' are dark green, pinnate.

Frost hardiness
The Astilbe 'Flamingo' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, clump-forming.

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

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

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

Planting partner
The Astilbe 'Flamingo' 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 'Flamingo' forms panicles of light pink-coloured flowers from July.

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