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Family description Astilbe.

Astilbe is a moisture loving herbaceous perennial producing vivid coloured massed spikes of tiny flowers in summer. The ferny dark-green foliage remains neat and tidy until the autumn causes the entire top growth to die.

General care.

Remove flower spikes after flowering has finished, and cut the entire plant to ground level in the autumn. during the winter months, mulch the entire area with garden compost or manure, and feed with slow acting fertilizer. When the plants are actively growing, ensure that they never get dry at the roots otherwise the flowers may fail.

Notes on Toxicity or Culinary usage.

No toxic, culinary or medicinal properties known.

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Species description. Astilbe chinensis.

Clump forming plants with attractive feathery foliage, producing plumes of flowers held high above the foliage.

Display characteristics for Astilbe chinensis.

• Plant type: Dicotyledon. Deciduous
• Habit: Erect
• Type: Perennial. Herbaceous.
• Height: 0.70 mtr.
• Spread: 0.60 mtr.
• Attractive to wildlife:
• Preferred soil type: Clay. Loam. Silt. Peat.
• Soil moisture requirement: Medium
• Soil ph: Undefined
• Suitable position: Border. Container. Water marginal.
• Light requirements: Full sun. Part sun.
• Summer water requirements: High
• Winter water requirements: Low
• Minimum temperature: -20 °c
• Safe Minimum temperature: -10 °c
• Safe Maximum temperature: 30 °c
• Maximum temperature: 0 °c
• Wind tolerance: Low
• Salt tolerance: None
• Drought tolerance: None
• Waterlogging tolerance: High
• Toxicity-Edibility: Used as herb or garnish
• Bloom attributes: Flower arrangement. Showy display.
• Foliage attributes: Flower arrangement. Showy display.
• Berry attributes: Undefined
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