Description
A fantastic Astilbe from AB-Cultivars of The Netherlands. Deep blue-green, waxy foliage is covered with a silver-lacey overlay. Soft apricot-pink blooms are held high above the foliage on candy apple red stems.
Tray Size: 38 plants
Common Name: False spirea
USDA Hardiness Zone: 3 - 8
Mature Height: 36 inches
Color: Pink
Exposure: Part Shade to Full Shade
Patent/Royalty: PP19839 .25 per plant included in tray price
Pot Size: |
38 plant plug tray |
Common Name: |
False spirea |
Zone: |
3 |
Zone: |
4 |
Zone: |
5 |
Zone: |
6 |
Zone: |
7 |
Zone: |
8 |
Height: |
2-3 ft |
Color: |
Pink |
Light Preference: |
Part Shade |
Light Preference: |
Full Shade |
Patent - Royalty: |
PP19839 .25 per plant |
Genus: |
Astilbe |
Warranty
Plugs per Tray 38. Depth 3". Volume (max. dry) cubic inches: 8.54
Recommended Finish Size: 1 gallon
Growing Media: Well-draining commercial media
Growing Temperature: 65-75 F (days) 55-65 F (nights)
Soil PH: 5.8-6.2
Soil EC: 1.8-2.2
Finish Time for Spring Sale: 8 - 10 weeks
Growing Info: Pinching not required.
Fertilizing: Constant liquid feed at low levels of 100 - 150 ppm N
Moisture Level: Grow plants evenly moist.
Watch for Pest and Disease: Whiteflies, powdery mildew
Vernalization Requirements: Required for flowering.
Supplemental Lighting: None required.
Growth Regulators: B-Nine(S) 5,000 ppm
Day Length: Long Day
Other: Apply PGR after blooms appear.
Recommended Finish Size: 1 gallon
Growing Media: Well-draining commercial media
Growing Temperature: 65-75 F (days) 55-65 F (nights)
Soil PH: 5.8-6.2
Soil EC: 1.8-2.2
Finish Time for Spring Sale: 8 - 10 weeks
Growing Info: Pinching not required.
Fertilizing: Constant liquid feed at low levels of 100 - 150 ppm N
Moisture Level: Grow plants evenly moist.
Watch for Pest and Disease: Whiteflies, powdery mildew
Vernalization Requirements: Required for flowering.
Supplemental Lighting: None required.
Growth Regulators: B-Nine(S) 5,000 ppm
Day Length: Long Day
Other: Apply PGR after blooms appear.
