'Milk and Honey' Chinese Astilbe Astilbe chinensis
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Details
28 - 30 Inches18 - 20 Inches18 - 20 Inches71cm - 76cm46cm - 51cm46cm - 51cmFeatures
Creamy white plumes turn light pink as they age and appear in mid to late summer. Bushy foliage appears slightly marbled with green and silver when it's young, then turns solid green as it matures. Moderately drought tolerant.
Attracts:BeesResists:DeerRabbitsCharacteristics
Plant Type:PerennialHeight Category:MediumGarden Height:28 - 30 Inches 71cm - 76cmSpacing:18 - 20 Inches 46cm - 51cmSpread:18 - 20 Inches 46cm - 51cmFlower Colors:WhiteFlower Shade:Creamy whiteFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:GreenHabit:UprightContainer Role:ThrillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:Sun or ShadeThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:Mid SummerBloom Time:Late SummerHardiness Zones:4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9bWater Category:ConsistentSoil Fertility Requirement:Fertile SoilSoil PH Category:Acidic SoilSoil PH Category:Neutral SoilUses:Border PlantUses:ContainerUses:Cut FlowerUses:Dried FlowerUses:Mass PlantingMaintenance Notes:Astilbes are long-lived perennials that are most comfortable when grown in rich soil and light shade to filtered sun. They will grow in full shade, but will not bloom as prolifically there.
Though they are easy to grow, Astilbes have one critical requirement--lots of water. Plants must have consistently moist soil; dryness leads to a quick demise, especially in sun. Increase watering as the foliage emerges and the plumes mature. If the soil dries out, the leaves will develop brown, crispy margins and will begin to drop.
Fertilize Astilbes in late spring before flowering starts. Wait to cut back the old foliage until spring; it will help protect the plant from winter damage. In the spring, if the crown has risen above soil level, gently press it back into the ground and apply some organic matter around the plant. Plants should be divided in early spring every 3-4 years to maintain vigor.
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