Magnificent spars are very robust and do not require complicated care. If they get enough water and not too much sun, they will delight viewers with feathery flower spikes in decorative colors of white, pink, red and violet.
How do you care for astilbe for optimal flower production?
To properly care for astilbes, they need a cool, moist location with partial shade to shade. Watering regularly with low-lime water, fertilizing twice a year, pruning in spring and dividing roots for propagation are important care measures.
The right floor
Sperciola like it moist and cool. Plant your astilbe in a semi-shady to shady location, preferably in your garden pond or a stream. They will feel comfortable there. The wetter the soil is, the more likely the astilbes are to tolerate a little sun.
Watering and fertilizing astilbene
Magnificent spars need a lot of water and also a lot of nutrients. Therefore, they need to be watered regularly and fertilized twice a year. The amount of water depends on the basic moisture of the soil, but the roots should never become dry.
Since the astilbes do not like hard water, it is best to water these plants with rainwater. In spring and autumn, work well-rotted compost or manure into the soil.
Cutting astilbe
Astilbe can be cut very well for the vase. These plants do not require any topiary. Simply cut off all dry parts of the plant above ground in spring. Then the astilbe sprouts fresh. Of course, you should remove diseased shoots as soon as you discover them.
Propagate Astilbene
Divide your astilbes regularly about every four to five years. This way you prevent bare spots in the middle of the plant and increase your stock at the same time. This will also help you keep your plants blooming.
Astilbe in winter
Astilbes outdoors usually do not require any special winter protection. You should only cover young plants or plants in a very cold region with some leaves or brushwood. It is best to let potted plants overwinter in a cold greenhouse or wrap the container with warming material. This can be an old blanket or bubble wrap.
The most important care tips for astilbe:
- cool, damp location
- Part shade to shade
- water abundantly
- use low-lime water
- fertilize twice a year
- Pruning in spring
- hardy
- Propagation by root division
Tip
If your astilbe no longer blooms properly, then it's time to divide it.
