How to tend a Astilbe japonica
Also known as: Astilbe japonica var. angustifoliolata Makino, Astilbe japonica var. densiflora Nakai, Astilbe japonica f. latifolia H.Hara, Astilbe japonica f. rubeola H.Hara, Hoteia barbata Hook., Hoteia japonica C.Morren & Decne., Astilbe japonica f. pygmaea S.Akiyama, Astilbe barbata T.Moore & Mast., Astilbe japonica f. angustifoliolata (Makino) Sugim.
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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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