astilbe 'Köln'
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A clump-forming perennial 50-60cm tall, with bronze-tinted, shiny, dark green, divided leaves. Dense plumes of deep pink flowers are produced in midsummer
Scientific classification
- Species
- astilbe 'Köln' (Astilbe 'Köln')
- Genus
- Astilbe
- Family
- Saxifragaceae
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- Toxicity
- Bogs · Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of astilbe 'Köln'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of astilbe 'Köln'
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astilbe 'Köln' care guide
- Keep soil consistently moist, especially in warm weather
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist, especially in warm weather
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and early summer
Pruning
PruningCut back after flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in late winter or early spring, pot divisions under glass and plant out in late spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in moist but well-drained 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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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to Powdery mildews and leaf scorch in hot sun
Pests
May be susceptible to vine weevil
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