Depending on the variety, the Astilbe flowers from May to September in many shades from white to pink and red to violet. The growth height varies from about 10 cm to 2 m.
The Chinese Astilbe flowers in late summer
With so much on offer, every garden owner should be able to find something. With a smart selection, you can look forward to flowering perennials all summer long. A partially shaded and moist location is particularly suitable for these plants. You should also water your astilbes plentifully, preferably with rainwater. Because they don't like hard tap water. However, avoid waterlogging.
The flowering period of different varieties:
- Japanese Pier: May to June
- Small Astilbe: June to July
- High Astilbe: July
- Garden Astilbe: July to September
- Chinese pier: August to September
tips
Make sure that the soil around your astilbe does not dry out so that you can enjoy the flowers for a long time.