Astilbe chin. 'Wedding Candles' - P9

Description
The Chinese astilbe (Astilbe chinensis) is a creeping perennial that forms pink, creamy white or white flowers arranged in panicles from July to September. Its pinnate leaves are medium green. In a semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1 m and is approx. 50 cm wide. The Chinese astilbe is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Chinese astilbe are medium green, pinnate.

Frost hardiness
The Chinese astilbe has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Creeping.

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

Location
Preferred location in partial shade.

Soil
Normal soil.

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

Planting partner
The Chinese astilbe sets beautiful accents together with: Caucasian forget-me-not, small pipe grass.

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 chinensis forms panicles of pink, creamy white and white flowers from July.

Use
Cut, ground cover, woodland edge, undergrowth