Astilbe arendsii 'Country and Western'

Astilbe

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Common Name: 

Astilbe

Plant Type: 

Flower color: 

Foliage color: 

Yellow Green

Sun (From 0 to 5): 

Water (From 0 to 5): 

Maximum temperature: 

30°C

Minimum temperature: 

7°C

Maximum height: 

90 cm

Maximum width: 

45 cm

Astilbe (Astilbe arendsii 'Country and Western') - Description

Astilbe arendsii 'Country and Western' is very floriferous with pink flowers that look like fluffy puffs of cotton candy. The healthy dark green foliage contrasts nicely to the bright flower color. 'Country and Western' also makes nice cut or dried flower arrangements.

Astilbe (Astilbe arendsii 'Country and Western') - Blooming

Bloom time depends largely on variety of plant.

Astilbe (Astilbe arendsii 'Country and Western') - Growth

Hot dry summers will cause damage to the plant.

Astilbe (Astilbe arendsii 'Country and Western') - Planting

Astilbes will be available more often than not as small container plants. At this stage they can be planted at any time from spring to late summer. If you get your hands on some bare root crowns or stems, plant them with the roots facing down in early spring.

Astilbe (Astilbe arendsii 'Country and Western') - Pest

Prone to powdery mildew and bacterial leaf spots.

Astilbe (Astilbe arendsii 'Country and Western') - Interesting facts

Astilbes are known for their airy plume like inflorescences and for their relatively long bloom periods. Bloom colors come in white, pink and red.

Astilbe (Astilbe arendsii 'Country and Western') - Soil and irrigation

Many Astilbes grow best in always wet, boggy soils.

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