Plants > Perennials

Korean astilbe

Astilbe koreana

Genus: Astilbe
Family: Saxifragaceae

About this plant

A herbaceous perennial with bright green, divided leaves and plumes of creamy-white, or pale pink flowers up to 60cm tall in summer

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadeFull SunPartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

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Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Will thrive in moist, fertile, humus-rich soil in full sun or partial shade, but will also tolerate full shade and drier conditions

Pruning

Cut back after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by division in late winter or early spring, pot divisions under glass and plant out in late spring. Can also propagate by seed

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Powdery mildews may be troublesome

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

OutdoorSubmerged Aquatic

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years