Astilbe arendsii (common name Astilbe Colour Magic)
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Astilbe arendsii (aka Astilbe Colour Magic)
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Reminders for this plant
Due about 1 month ago:
In Xela's garden calendar:
'Divide'
Lift and divide large clumps every three or four years, discarding old, woody rhizomes.
Due in over 2 years:
In Xela's garden calendar:
'Divide'
Lift and divide large clumps every three or four years, discarding old, woody rhizomes
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Questions on Astilbe arendsii
Planting in shade to part shade
I have been told that the Astilbe z arendii Fanal will grow great in the shade is this true?
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Comments on Astilbe arendsii
6 May, 2008
They will grow in sun or shade. If in sun, the soil must be reliably moist or they give up around mid to late July (in my experience) but will come back again the following spring
Members' notes...
moist, humus-rich soil
light shade
Planted 04.08 Vistabile pond border & untility border
04.08 Shenstone garage border
Bought Wilkinson £1.50 pck of 4
Hardiness: Hardy
# Postition: West , East , South
# Soil Type: Heavy Clay (remains damp) , Acid , Normal
# Soil PH: Neutral, Alkaline, Acid
Exposure: semi-shade
# Flowering Period: June - Aug
# Fragrant: No
# Ease of maintenance: Easy
# Leaf Colour: Green
# Poisonous: No
# Evergreen: No
Height: 60 cm
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Jackie46
10 Apr, 2008
Love the pink colour
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