waterside astilbe

How to Grow and Care for waterside astilbe

waterside astilbe · Astilbe rivularis

Grow in moist or boggy soil in dappled shade, or in indirect sun where the soil remains moisture-retentive in summer. Drought intolerant, may be damaged in hot sun. Good for waterside planting. See Astilbe cultivation

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Planting and Growing waterside astilbe

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleKeep soil consistently moist to wet, never allowing roots to dry
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeClay · Loam
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Poorly drained
FertilizingLight balanced feed in spring and early summer growth
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Care Tips

Grow in moist or boggy soil in dappled shade, or in indirect sun where the soil remains moisture-retentive in summer. Drought intolerant, may be damaged in hot sun. Good for waterside planting. See Astilbe cultivation

How to Water waterside astilbe?

Keep soil consistently moist to wet, never allowing roots to dry

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for waterside astilbe?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for waterside astilbe?

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What Soil Is Best for waterside astilbe?

Soil type
Clay · Loam
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for waterside astilbe?

Moist but well drained · Poorly drained

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How to Fertilize waterside astilbe?

Light balanced feed in spring and early summer growth

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How to Prune waterside astilbe?

Cut down all stems and leaves before the new spring growth emerges

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How to Propagate waterside astilbe?

Propagate by division in late winter or early spring, pot divisions under glass and plant out in late spring

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How to Transplant waterside astilbe?

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How to Care for waterside astilbe in Winter?

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How to Plant waterside astilbe?

Grow in moist or boggy soil in dappled shade, or in indirect sun where the soil remains moisture-retentive in summer. Drought intolerant, may be damaged in hot sun. Good for waterside planting. See Astilbe cultivation

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How to Repot waterside astilbe?

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How to Harvest waterside astilbe?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Powdery mildews may be troublesome

Pests

Generally pest-free, but may be susceptible to vine weevil

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The Toxicity of waterside astilbe

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Attributes of waterside astilbe

Plant typeBogs · Herbaceous Perennial
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClump forming
OriginAsia

Scientific Classification

Species
Astilbe rivularis
Genus
Astilbe
Family
Saxifragaceae
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