Astilbe purple - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Astilbe 'Purple Rain' (Astilbe x arendsii) is an upright perennial that forms purple-red 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. 55 cm and is approx. 60 cm wide. The Astilbe 'Purple Rain' is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower * very beautiful in containers

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Astilbe 'Purple Rain' are dark green, pinnate.

Frost hardiness
The Astilbe 'Purple Rain' 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 'Purple Rain' 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 'Purple Rain' forms purple-red flowers arranged in panicles from July.

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