How to tend a Astilbe chinensis
Also known as: Astilbe chinensis var. davidi Franch., Astilbe davidi Henry, Hoteia chinensis Maxim., Astilbe chinensis var. seoulensis Nakai, Astilbe chinensis f. albiflora Nakai, Astilbe rubra f. albiflora (Nakai) M.Kim
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Water thoroughly when soil is dry, avoid saturated water
Sunlight
Likes half shade, moderate light
Soil
Slightly acidic soil with loose texture or soil with specific nutrients
Fertilizer
Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly
Pruning
Remove aged tissues, dead, rotten, diseased leaves timely
About this plant
- Origin
- East Asia
- Category
- Saxifragaceae, Astilbe
- Size
- Diameter ⥠10 cm, height ⥠15 cm
- Blooming period
- Flowering and fruiting period June-September
- Flower colors
- light purple to purple red
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