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FlowersHardyPerennial (long-lived)
Astilbe
Astilbe is a hardy moisture-loving perennial grown for feathery flower plumes and finely cut foliage that bring texture to shaded borders. It is particularly useful where soil stays reliably damp and many sun-loving plants would struggle.
Basic information
Category
Flowers
Lifecycle
Perennial (long-lived)
Hardiness
Hardy
Planting partners
0 companions · 0 crops to avoid
Growth profile
Plant spacing
40 cm
Row spacing
50 cm
Height
75 cm
Spread
40 cm
Calendar
JJan
FFeb
MMar
AApr
MMay
JJun
JJul
AAug
SSep
OOct
NNov
DDec
Sow Indoors
Sow Outdoors
Plant Out
Flowering / Harvest
Timings based on average frost dates in the UK. Sign up to set your frost dates.
Care tips
Keep astilbe in fertile soil that does not dry out in summer, because drought quickly scorches foliage and shortens flowering. Mulch generously, water during dry spells, and divide clumps every few years if growth becomes congested or less floriferous.
Common pests
Vine weevil in pots, powdery mildew in dry shade, slugs.
Companions
No companion crops have been added yet.
Don’t grow with
No crops to avoid have been added yet.