Astilbe (C) 'Perkeo' - P9

Description
The Astilbe 'Perkeo' (Astilbe x crispa) is a compact perennial that produces dark pink-coloured flowers arranged in panicles from July to August. Its pinnate, wavy leaves are dark green. In a semi-shady to shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 15 cm and is approx. 20 cm wide. The Astilbe 'Perkeo' is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower * very beautiful in a tub

leaves
The deciduous leaves of Astilbe 'Perkeo' are dark green, pinnate, wavy.

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

Growth
Compact. Slow-growing.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

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 'Perkeo' sets beautiful accents together with: Dwarf honeysuckle, single-leaved sweet pea.

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. - This perennial should be cut back in autumn / late autumn when the plant begins to shrivel.

Flower
Astilbe x crispa 'Perkeo' forms dark pink flowers arranged in panicles from July.

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