Astilbe X Rheinland

Type	Herbaceous flower, Deciduous, Ground cover, Flowering
Form	Ground-Hugging Rounded Clump
Size	Medium Border Plant (50-180cm height)
Colours	Pink Flowers (Summer early), Green Foliage
Care	Low/Easy Maintenance
Hardiness	Frost Hardy
Growth	Medium Growing Plant
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Astilbe X Rheinland description: Compact clumps of dark green cut foliage appear in spring, followed in mid summer by plumes of bright pink flowers. Ideally suited to planting in light shade. 50cm tall X 50cm.

Astilbe X Rheinland cultivation notes: Astilbe's require a moist fertile garden soil, in partial shade / full sun, with dry conditions will cause foliage to scorch. Plant where plants will not be disturbed e.g.. around ponds / wild areas. Cut back in Autumn and mulch / divide if congested.

Plant Strengths: Suitable for container growing; Tolerates permanently wet soil; Tolerates heavy clay soils; Suitable for planting in full shade.

Plant Weaknesses: Will not tolerate exposed, cold or hot and sunny locations.