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Astilbe Seeds - Bunter
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Astilbe (Astilbe Arendsii Bunter) - If you have shady areas that need some color, start some Astilbe seeds and brighten things up! What a variety of colors: violet, red, pink, cream and white as well as dark green, serrated foliage.
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
65 - 70F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
28 - 35 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Do not cover
SOWING RATE
3 - 5 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
28 inches
Astilbe (Astilbe Arendsii Bunter) - If you have shady areas that need some color, start some Astilbe seeds and brighten things up! What a variety of colors: violet, red, pink, cream and white as well as dark green, serrated foliage. It's a shade lover that makes a nice cut flower for fresh or dried bouquets! Astilbe Arendsii is perfect for the shady bed or border. It is also both deer and rabbit resistant!
Common Questions
Can I grow astilbe in a container?
Yes, astilbe is fine for containers. Be sure to use a commercial potting mix and do not allow it to dry out.
Is astilbe deer resistant?
Yes, astilbe tends to be resistant to deer and rabbits.
What are some good plants to combine with astilbe?
Astilbe looks great with other shade loving perennials such as heuchera and hosta, which contrast with its ferny foliage.
Can I grow astilbe under a black walnut tree?
Astilbe is more resistant than other plants under a black walnut, but if planted too close to it the area may be too dry.
Does astilbe attract pollinators?
Yes, astilbe attracts bees, butterflies and moths.
