Astilbe (J) 'Europa' - P11

Description
The False buck´s beard 'Europa' (Astilbe japonica) is an upright perennial that produces light pink-coloured flowers arranged in panicles from June to July. Its pinnate leaves are dark green. In a sunny to shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 60 cm and is approx. 40 cm wide. The False buck´s beard 'Europa' is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower * very beautiful in a tub

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the False buck´s beard 'Europa' are dark green, pinnate.

Frost hardiness
The False buck´s beard 'Europa' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

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

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

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

Planting partner
The False buck´s beard 'Europa' sets beautiful accents together with: Japanese sedge, large starry umbel, tearing heart.

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. - If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour!

Flower
Astilbe japonica 'Europa' forms light pink flowers arranged in panicles from June.

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