Astilbe Gardening Tips

Astilbe is a genus of flowering plants in the family Saxifragaceae. It is grown for its attractive, ferny folliage and plumes of colourful flowers. Astilbe species are native to Asia and North America. Some species of Astilbe are commonly known as False Goat's Beard and False Spirea.

Astilbe is planted best in sun or partial shade in moisture-retentive soil. It is a popular pond side feature as Astilbe is a tall feathery flowered plant with beautiful colours of white, red, pink and purple.

Astilbe can be propagated by division in spring or winter. Leaf spot and powdery mildew are its diseases.

Astilbe Heart and Soul
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Astilbe arendsii Bumalda
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Astilbe japonica Deutschland

Author: Wouter Hagens (public domain)

Astilbe arendsii
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Astilbe arendsii Fanal
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