The Astilbe is not a classic hedge plant. Some varieties are quite tall, such as the garden astilbe with a growth height of up to 1.20 m. But these are perennials, not shrubs that would branch.
Due to their height, astilbes can be used as privacy screens
However, due to their high growth, some varieties of the splendor are very well suited as privacy screens or to visually separate different garden areas from each other. With such a planting, you can combine species and colors as you wish. Also take into account the different flowering times of the individual varieties. All astilbes are not poisonous, so you do not have to worry about your children.
How to combine astilbes with a hedge?
Plant your spiers in a rather dark corner of the garden or against the background of a tall hedge, and the bright, feather-like panicles of flowers will show off particularly well. This is by no means an emergency solution for the Astilbe, because it loves partial shade and, with a few exceptions, does not tolerate blazing sun. In addition, the location should also be as humid as possible.
Maintain splendor piers
Astilbes require little care other than plenty of water. Water your plants regularly with water that is as low in lime as possible. Every three to five years, divide your gall piers to keep them blooming profusely. Astilbes do not require an elaborate pruning. Simply cut off the dry above-ground parts of the plant in spring.
The hardy astilbes are also excellent cut flowers. A single flower panicle in a tall, slender vase looks very elegant. In combination with other flowers, you can tie lush bouquets. Only cut the flower spikes when at least a third of the flowers have opened completely, then you will be able to enjoy them for a long time.
The essentials in brief:
- Astilbes are not hedge plants
- are ideal for privacy protection
- work very well in combination with a hedge
- tolerate no blazing sun and no drought
- ideal location: semi-shade
tips
Against the background of a dark hedge, it is best to plant astilbes in light colors such as white or pink, they will shine there.