BULK BUY: Astilbe Erica

BULK BUY: Astilbe Erica

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Enjoy feathery, heather pink flowers from late spring to early Summer. The lacy foliage of Astilbe ‘Erica’ emerges red before maturing to deep green.

Astilbes thrive in moist soils and will grow to form nice clumps of handsome, fern like foliage and look wonderful in a woodland garden or shady border.

The flowers of Astilbe can be picked for vases where they will last well. You can even dry the flowers. In early autumn, once the flowers have turned bronze, you can either remove them or leave them on as the seed heads have nice autumn/winter ornamental value.

Astilbe grow best in part shade to morning sun positions, or filtered light – think Hostas and ferns. The warmer your climate, the more shade they will take. They will grow in full shade but won’t flower their best. In sunny positions you will need to ensure they have adequate moisture or they tend to become straggly.

Plant Astilbe into a humus rich, moist soil, an acid PH is preferred but not demanded. Water in your Astilbe and keep them moist in active growth. You could add a little mulch in summer to help retain moisture around the roots.


Supplied as: Bulbs

Code

ABZEK_ls

Botantical name

Astilbe x arendsii

Height

70-90cm

Width

40-60cm

Flowers

Summer to autumn

Climate

Cool to Mediterranean

Availability

Australia wide

Frost hardiness

Aspect

Full Sun to Semi Shade

Supplied as

Bulbs

Size

Water needs

3