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Astilbe 'Peach Blossom' - 5 pieces

CHF 19.90

Astilbe 'Peach Blossom' - 5 pieces

Name: Astilbe 'Peach Blossom' - 5 pieces
Brand: Astilbe
Price: 19.90 CHF
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Astilbe × rosea 'Peach Blossom'

CHF 19.90

Feathery plumes in soft peach pink
Flowers from May to July
Compact, about 50–70 cm tall
Glossy dark green, fern-like foliage
Strong, sturdy stems

'Peach Blossom' is a compact astilbe with dense, feathery plumes in soft peach pink. They glow from May to July above glossy, fern-like foliage and bring a gentle, romantic colour to shady corners. The variety is robust, sturdy and also suits pots.

About this variety

Astilbe 'Peach Blossom' shows an unusually soft shade. Its plumes are pale pink with a hint of peach and look almost like candyfloss. They stand dense and full on strong stems. The glossy, dark green foliage is finely divided and remains an ornament after flowering. The flowers have a pleasant scent.

At about 50–70 cm, 'Peach Blossom' suits the front and middle rows of shade borders, paths under trees and pots. It needs humus-rich soil that stays evenly moist. Lovely partners are ferns, blue-green hostas, heucheras and lungwort. The colour looks best in larger groups or as ground cover under light trees.

The plumes can be cut for small posies and last a few days in a vase. The perennial is hardy even at higher altitudes and returns reliably every spring. Deer and rabbits usually avoid it. It suffers quickly if the soil becomes too dry, so make sure it gets enough water in summer.

Planting

Plant astilbe in spring from March to May, or in autumn in September and October. A partly shaded spot with humus-rich, moist to damp soil is ideal. Make the planting hole twice the size of the root ball and set the shoot buds just below the surface. Space plants 35–50 cm apart and water in thoroughly.

Care

Keep the soil evenly moist, as even short dry spells turn the leaves brown. A mulch of leaves or compost in spring keeps moisture in the soil. Faded plumes can stay standing over winter. Cut back to ground level in spring and divide the clump every three to four years.

Specifications

Botanical name: Astilbe × rosea 'Peach Blossom'
Genus: Astilbe
Class: Various
Supplied as: Bare roots
Flower colour: Pink
Flower size: 20 cm
Fragrant: Yes
Fragrance strength: Medium
Flowering time: May, June, July
Flowering season: Late spring, Early summer, High summer
Foliage colour: Dark green
Height: 60 cm
Spread: 60 cm
Habit: Clump-forming
Position: Partial shade, Shade
Suitable for: Bed, Woodland edge, Rock garden, Under trees and shrubs, Cutting garden
Soil type: Clay, Loamy
Drainage: Moisture-retentive, no waterlogging
Soil moisture: Moist to wet
Soil pH: Neutral
Soil note: Suitable for many Swiss garden soils. The soil should hold moisture without being permanently waterlogged.
Water needs: Medium
Planting time: March, April, May, September, October
Planting depth: Just cover the root collar
Spacing: 35–50 cm
Number per m²: 4
Hardiness in Switzerland: Hardy in Switzerland
Hardiness by location: Hardy, also at higher altitudes
Hardiness zone (USDA): 4–9
Overwintering note: Generally hardy in garden soil in Switzerland. At high, windy sites and in containers, plan extra winter protection and avoid winter wet.
For containers: Only partly suitable for containers
Container note: Only recommended in a sufficiently large, stable, well-drained container.
Cut flower: Suitable as a cut flower
Naturalising: Not suitable
Naturalising note: Persists for several years in a suitable spot, but does not normally spread over larger areas on its own.
For bees and butterflies: Pollinator-friendly
Deer and rodent resistant: Yes
RHS hardiness: H7