astilbe 'Sprite'
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Small, clump-forming perennial to 45cm in height, with finely divided, toothed, glossy, dark green leaves, and pale shell-pink flowers in feathery arching sprays to 35cm long, in midsummer
Scientific classification
- Species
- astilbe 'Sprite' (Astilbe 'Sprite')
- 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 astilbe 'Sprite'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of astilbe 'Sprite'
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astilbe 'Sprite' care guide
- Keep soil consistently moist to wet, never allowing roots to dry
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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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 old stems and foliage before new growth commences 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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