Description

The original Astilbe Arendsii hybrids were developed by Georg Arends at his legendary nursery in Ronsdorf, Germany, in the early 20th century. If you have shady areas that need some color, start some Astilbe seeds and brighten things up! What a variety of colors: violet, red, pink, cream and white as well as dark green, serrated foliage. It's a shade lover that makes a nice cut flower for fresh or dried bouquets! Astilbe Arendsii is perfect for the shady bed or border. It is also both deer and rabbit resistant Season: Perennial USDA Zones: 4 - 8 Height: 28 inches Bloom Season: Summer Bloom Color: Mix Environment: Partial shade Soil Type: Evenly moist soils are preferred, pH 5.5 - 6.8 Deer Resistant: Yes House Plant: No Latin Name: Astilbe Arendsii Planting Directions Temperature: 65 - 70F Average Germ Time: 28 - 35 days Light Required: Yes Depth: Do not cover Sowing Rate: 3 - 5 seeds per plant Moisture: Keep moist until germination Plant Spacing: 28 inches Astilbe flower seed is usually sown indoors in early spring and transplanted outside when the weather is warmer. Use a loose, soft soil mix, and plant the Astilbe seeds on the surface, pressing them into the soil. Make sure that the soil drains well and is able to keep the flower seeds moist, but not wet, at all times. For the best results, add in a little fertilizer that has a high concentration of nitrogen. Keep the Astilbe plants inside until the seedlings reach about 2 inches in height. Transplant after last frost.