Astilbe chinensis 'Milk and Honey'
Chinese Astilbe
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Chinese Astilbe (Astilbe chinensis 'Milk and Honey') - Description
Astilbe chinensis 'Milk and Honey' Finally, a white astilbe that holds up well under sun and drought! 'Milk and Honey' overflows with creamy white plumes that turn light pink as they age. The two color effect is lovely and very unique! This vigorous grower has bushy foliage that is somewhat marbled with green and silver when young. Deer and rabbit resistant, so plant this anywhere in your woodland garden!
Chinese Astilbe (Astilbe chinensis 'Milk and Honey') - Blooming
Bloom time depends largely on variety of plant.
Chinese Astilbe (Astilbe chinensis 'Milk and Honey') - Growth
Hot dry summers will cause damage to the plant.
Chinese Astilbe (Astilbe chinensis 'Milk and Honey') - 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.
Chinese Astilbe (Astilbe chinensis 'Milk and Honey') - Pest
Prone to powdery mildew and bacterial leaf spots.
Chinese Astilbe (Astilbe chinensis 'Milk and Honey') - 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.
Chinese Astilbe (Astilbe chinensis 'Milk and Honey') - Soil and irrigation
Many Astilbes grow best in always wet, boggy soils.
