 Each flower and tree is interesting to see ~ watch closely as each unfolds.
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Astilbe (False Spirea)
Pure pink flower spikes above finely cute, bright green foliage in early spring. Excellent for back-ground, rock garden or specimen. Flowers early spring. Thrives in moist, fertile soil. Makes a very hardy, reliable performer.
Note: Easier to grow here than ferns ~ foliage provides basically the same display - with flowering bonus. Average, medium, well-drained soils.
CULTIVATION: Moist, humus rich soil in shade or part shade. Can grow in boggy sites in full sun. Will not thrive in alkaline or clay soils that dry out in summer. Divide clumps when overcrowding occurs (every 3-4 years) to maintain vigor and flower quality. Discard old, woody rhizomes.
PROPAGATION: Divide in early spring when dormant. Replant divisions immediately or pot them to plant in early summer when re-established.
PESTS AND DISEASES: Tarnished plant bug, powdery mildew, bacterial leaf spots, and cercospora leaf spots.
A. arendsil 'Rheinlnd'
| Zone: 3 - 8 - 8 - 1 |
Part shade to full shade. |
| Height: 24 - 36 inches |
Width: 15 - 30 inches |
| Bloom Time: Summer |
Bloom Color: Pink |
| Location: Back left river birch |
Planted: 2004 |
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