Korean astilbe
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A clump-forming perennial species with short stiff stems bearing bright green, divided leaves and loosely arranged plumes of pure white, lilac or pale pink flowers up to 60cm tall in early to midsummer
Scientific classification
- Species
- Korean astilbe (Astilbe koreana)
- 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
- Full shade · Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Korean astilbe
Distribution map
China, Korea
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Korean astilbe
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Korean astilbe care guide
- Keep soil consistently moist to wet, never allowing roots to dry
- Watering
- Full shade · Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist to wet, never allowing roots to dry
Fertilizing
FertilizingLight balanced feed in spring and early summer growth
Pruning
PruningCut back flowered stems after flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in late winter or early spring, pot divisions under glass and plant out in late spring. Can also propagate by seed
Growing
GrowingGrow in moist or boggy soil in dappled shade, or in 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
Pests
May be susceptible to vine weevil
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