Astilbe japonica 'Lollypop'

Florist's Spiraea

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Common Name: 

Florist's Spiraea

Plant Type: 

Flower color: 

Foliage color: 

Green

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Maximum temperature: 

30°C

Minimum temperature: 

7°C

Maximum height: 

60 cm

Maximum width: 

45 cm

Florist's Spiraea (Astilbe japonica 'Lollypop') - Description

Astilbe japonica 'Lollypop' is a real treat for your garden. In early summer, the dark green foliage is topped with hot pink flowers above dark purple stems. Butterflies love the bright color and source of summer nectar. This compact variety makes a great container plant! 'Lollypop' prefers consistently moist soil that is rich in organic matter.

Florist's Spiraea (Astilbe japonica 'Lollypop') - Blooming

Bloom time depends largely on variety of plant.

Florist's Spiraea (Astilbe japonica 'Lollypop') - Growth

Hot dry summers will cause damage to the plant.

Florist's Spiraea (Astilbe japonica 'Lollypop') - 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.

Florist's Spiraea (Astilbe japonica 'Lollypop') - Pest

Prone to powdery mildew and bacterial leaf spots.

Florist's Spiraea (Astilbe japonica 'Lollypop') - 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.

Florist's Spiraea (Astilbe japonica 'Lollypop') - Soil and irrigation

Many Astilbes grow best in always wet, boggy soils.

Astilbe japonica 'Lollypop' - Florist's Spiraea - Photos