entire-leaved astilbe
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Compact, dwarf, clump-forming perennial about 20-30cm tall, with basal rosettes of sharply-toothed, oval mid-green leaves, and open, arching sprays of creamy-white flowers on stems to 30cm tall in mid and late summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- entire-leaved astilbe (Astilbe simplicifolia)
- Genus
- Astilbe
- Family
- Saxifragaceae
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- Toxicity
- Bogs · Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 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 entire-leaved astilbe
Distribution map
Japan
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of entire-leaved astilbe
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entire-leaved astilbe care guide
- Keep soil consistently moist to wet, never allowing roots to dry
- Watering
- 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 stems and foliage before new growth begins in spring
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
Powdery mildews may be troublesome
Pests
Generally pest-free but may be susceptible to vine weevil
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