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astilbe 'Europa'

Astilbe 'Europa' (_japonica_ hybrid)

Genus: Astilbe
Family: Saxifragaceae

About this plant

'Europa' is a clump-forming perennial to 60cm tall with deep green, divided foliage and from late spring, plumes to 15cm long of very pale pink flowers. An early-flowering cultivar often used for forcing as a potted plant

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

Loam

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedMoist But Well Drained

Aspect

North FacingEast FacingWest FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist, fertile, humus-rich soil in full sun or, if soil is likely to dry out in the summer, grow in partial shade . Plants must be divided every three to four years to maintain vigour

Pruning

No pruning required but can cut back after flowering, or delay until spring as faded flower spikes can remain attractive in autumn and winter

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free, but may be affected by powdery mildews and a leaf spot

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years