Glossy spars don't actually need regular pruning for maintenance reasons. But you can argue about how the garden looks nicer. Astilbes that have an autumnal color or are covered with a little snow or hoarfrost can have a very decorative effect.
How do I cut a spar correctly?
In order to prune orchids correctly, remove diseased and dead parts of the plant immediately using sharp tools. In the spring, you can prune the plant back vigorously to allow it to sprout. Divide the astilbe regularly to avoid baldness in the middle.
How to cut spars correctly
Always only use really sharp tools when cutting, this also applies to the quite firm stems of the astilbe. If possible, diseased plant parts should always be cut off and disposed of immediately. However, the compost is not suitable for this, otherwise the pathogens will spread to other plants. You can also remove dead plant parts without hesitation.
If your astilbe becomes bare in the middle, cutting it often doesn't help much. It is better to divide the plant or the root ball. This way you get two or more plants that can grow evenly again. You can prevent this baldness if you regularly divide your pixie about every four years. If pruned vigorously in spring, magnificent spars sprout again relatively quickly.
Splendid piping for the vase
Many types of magnificent spars are ideal for the vase. Only cut astilbe when the lower third of the flowers have fully opened. This means they stay fresh for a long time in the vase. Do you have a rain barrel in your garden? Then water your astilbe with low-lime rainwater, both in the vase and in the garden bed. She will thank you with lush blooms.
Individual flower spikes look very elegant in a tall, narrow vase. But they also make pretty cut flowers in a lush bouquet or mixed with other flowers. Combine tone-on-tone or high-contrast, according to your taste.
The most important things in brief:
- always cut off diseased plant parts immediately
- elegant cut flower
- for tone-on-tone bouquets or contrasting bouquets
- Pruning possibly in spring
Tip
Leave your astilbe unpruned in the garden over the winter and enjoy the delicate flower spikes covered in hoarfrost.
