False Spirea : ( Amethyst )

Family:    Saxifragaceae   

Botanical Name:    Astilbe x arendsii ( å-stil´bē   x   uh-REND-zee-eye )

Soil:    Moisture retentive, hummus rich.

PH level:    6.5

Flower:    May / June / July          Photo

Color:    Pink                

Height:    3'

Spread:    3'

Pests:    Tarnished plant bug, powdery mildew.

Light:    Part shade.

Water:    Consistently moist.

Propagation:    Seeds, division. Astilbe's are heavy feeders and should receive periodic applications 5-10-5 fertilizer throughout the summer. Divide carefully in early spring when dormant.

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Astilbe: ( )

Family:    Saxifragaceae   

Botanical Name:    Astilbe chinensis Pumila ( å-stil´bē     chi-nen ´sis     pū ´mi-lå )

Soil:    Deep, fertile, hummus rich.

PH level:    6.5

Flower:    May / June / July       

Color:     White          Photo       

Height:    10"

Spread:    8"

Pests:    Tarnished plant bug, powdery mildew.

Light:    Full sun.

Water:    Consistently moist.

Propagation:    Seeds, division. Astilbe's are heavy feeders and should receive periodic applications 0 5-10-5 fertilizer throughout the summer. Divide carefully in early spring when dormant.

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