Astilbe simplicifolia 'Sprite'

Astilbe

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Common Name: 

Astilbe

Plant Type: 

Flower color: 

Foliage color: 

Green Brown

Sun (From 0 to 5): 

Water (From 0 to 5): 

Maximum temperature: 

30°C

Minimum temperature: 

7°C

Maximum height: 

25 cm

Maximum width: 

30 cm

Astilbe (Astilbe simplicifolia 'Sprite') - Description

A mere 10" high, this is the smallest of the Astilbes. Astilbes are excellent, shade loving plants. Their lacy, fern-like foliage and feathery plumes will bring an air of elegance and grace to your garden. New foliage is often bronze tinged, becoming green as it matures. Rising above the foliage, the flowers are ideal for use in fresh and dried arrangements. Grow this Astilbe in mass plantings in a semi shady location to get top visual effect.

Astilbe (Astilbe simplicifolia 'Sprite') - Blooming

Bloom time depends largely on variety of plant.

Astilbe (Astilbe simplicifolia 'Sprite') - Growth

Hot dry summers will cause damage to the plant.

Astilbe (Astilbe simplicifolia 'Sprite') - Planting

Astilbes will be available more often than not as small container plants. At this stage they can be planted at any time from spring to late summer. If you get your hands on some bare root crowns or stems, plant them with the roots facing down in early spring.

Astilbe (Astilbe simplicifolia 'Sprite') - Pest

Prone to powdery mildew and bacterial leaf spots.

Astilbe (Astilbe simplicifolia 'Sprite') - Interesting facts

Astilbes are known for their airy plume like inflorescences and for their relatively long bloom periods. Bloom colors come in white, pink and red.

Astilbe (Astilbe simplicifolia 'Sprite') - Soil and irrigation

Many Astilbes grow best in always wet, boggy soils.

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