Go Back Astilbe Peach Blossom

Posted: May 7, 2019 at 4:03 PM
Astilbe x rosea 'Peach Blossom'
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    Plant Type: Perennials

    Astilbes are mainstays of shade and woodland gardens. They are clump-forming perennials which feature graceful, fern-like mounds of compound leaves, usually with sharply-toothed leaflets, and tiny flowers densely packed into erect to arching, plume-like flower panicles rising above the foliage on slender, upright stems. 'Peach Blossom' features a foliage mound of rich, medium green leaves and wide panicles of peach-pink flowers atop stems typically rising to 24" tall in late spring.

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    Growing & Maintenance Tips:

    Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soils in part shade to full shade. Prefers moist, humusy, organically rich soils. Soils must not be allowed to dry out. If regularly watered, foliage will usually remain attractive throughout the growing season. A summer compost mulch helps retain soil moisture. Removing faded flower stalks will not prolong bloom but may improve plant appearance, particularly if a ground cover look is desired. On the other hand, many gardeners leave the flower stalks in place after bloom because of the continuing ornamental interest of the dried seed heads. Divide clumps when overcrowding occurs (every 3-4 years).

    Flower Color

    Peach pink

    Foliage Color

    Green shades

    Plant Spread

    12-18 in.

    Good Companions

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    Plant Height

    18-24 in.

    Scape Height

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    Hardness Zone

    4-8

    Soil Moisture

    Average to wet water needs

    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

    Border, Edging, Container, Cut or dried flower, Accent , Specimen, Showy flowers

    Bloom Time

    Late spring to late summer

    Critter Resistance

    Deer and rabbit resistant

    Exposure

    Full to part shade

    Growth Rate

    Medium

    Seasonal Interests

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