Astilbe (J) 'Mainz' - P11

Description
The False buck´s beard 'Mainz' (Astilbe japonica) is an upright perennial that produces 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. 50 cm and is approx. 40 cm wide. The False buck´s beard 'Mainz' is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower * very beautiful in a tub

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

Frost hardiness
The False buck´s beard 'Mainz' 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 'Mainz' sets beautiful accents together with: Japanese sedge, large starry umbel.

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 'Mainz' forms pink-coloured flowers arranged in panicles from June.

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