Astilbe is not a classic hedge plant. Some varieties grow quite tall, such as the garden astilbe with a height of up to 1.20 m. But these are perennials, not shrubs that would branch.
Are magnificent spars suitable for a hedge?
Astilbes are not classic hedge plants because they are perennials instead of shrubs. However, they are ideal as a privacy screen or for visually delimiting garden areas, preferably in combination with a hedge. The ideal location is in partial shade and moist.
Due to their tall growth, some varieties of magnificent spars are very suitable as privacy screens or to visually separate different garden areas from one another. With such a planting you can combine species and colors as you wish. Also take into account the different flowering times of the individual varieties. None of the astilbes are poisonous, so you don't have to worry about your children.
How to combine astilbe with a hedge?
If you plant your splendor in a rather dark corner of the garden or against the background of a high hedge, then the bright feathery flower spikes will be particularly attractive. This is by no means an emergency solution for the astilbe, because it loves partial shade and, with a few exceptions, cannot tolerate full sun. The location should also be as humid as possible.
Caring for magnificent spars
Astilbe requires little care other than plenty of water. Water your plants regularly with water that has as little lime as possible. Divide your splendors every three to five years so that they continue to bloom profusely. Astilbes do not require extensive pruning. Simply cut off the dry above-ground plant parts in spring.
The hardy astilbes also make excellent cut flowers. A single flower spike in a tall, slim vase looks very elegant. In combination with other flowers you can create lush bouquets. Only cut the flower spikes when at least a third of the flowers have fully opened, so you can enjoy them for a long time.
The most important things in brief:
- Astilbes are not hedge plants
- are ideal as privacy screens
- work very well in combination with a hedge
- do not tolerate direct sun or drought
- ideal location: partial shade
Tip
It is best to plant astilbe in light colors such as white or pink against the background of a dark hedge.
