Astilbe (J) 'Peach Blossom' - P9

Description
The Astilbe 'Peach Blossom' (Astilbe x arendsii) is an upright perennial that produces light pink-coloured flowers arranged in panicles from July to September. Its pinnate leaves are dark green. In a semi-shady to shady location with lime-free, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1 m and grows to a width of approx. 60 cm. The Astilbe 'Peach Blossom' is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower * very beautiful in containers

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Astilbe 'Peach Blossom' are dark green, pinnate.

Frost hardiness
The Astilbe 'Peach Blossom' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

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

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 'Peach Blossom' sets beautiful accents together with: Funkia, Japanese mountain grass, hart's 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 'Peach Blossom' forms panicles of light pink-coloured flowers from July.

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