The Astilbe is robust, but not entirely undemanding. If it is in the right place and if it is watered regularly, then it hardly needs any further care. So it is also very suitable for ambitious garden beginners.
The Astilbe likes it cool and humid
That's what the splendor piers need
Astilbes originally come from Japan's humid forests. This explains their preference for damp and rather cool locations. Too much sun, especially in the warm midday, is not good for them. They only endure it in a particularly moist soil. The Astilbe likes to stand by a stream or the bank of a pond, because the root ball should not dry out.
Water your astilbe regularly and plentifully. It is best to use rainwater, which you collect in a rain barrel. Because tap water often contains too much lime, which the Astilbe doesn't like at all. Keep this in mind when cutting astilbe for the vase.
Since it requires quite a lot of nutrients, you should fertilize your astilbe in spring and autumn. Well-rotted compost works best for this. In winter, licorice do not require fertilizer.
Which plants go well with the astilbe?
Astilbes harmonize best with plants that prefer the same site conditions as themselves. These include spring-blooming azaleas and rhododendrons or green ferns. Interesting contrasts are created by blue-flowering plants such as columbine or monkshood.
Planting tips for the Astilbe:
- cool and humid location
- never in the midday sun
- like a pond or stream
- nutrient-rich soil
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With Astilben you can also set great color accents in dark corners of the garden. They are among the few flowering perennials that love shade.