What is astilbe chinensis?
Astilbe chinensis is a herbal permanent plant that is part of the family of saxifragaceae plants. The plant is originally from China and usually flowers from July to August in the hardness of USDA 4 to 8. Astilbe chinensis has small light flowers that are firmly wrapped in gliding clouds, at the top of 12 to 15 inches (about 30 to 38 cm). The leaves are generally bronze or dark green and have the edge of both. It is a popular flower for garden or forest gardens, it can prosper as a plant plant and can also be used for cut flowers. The optimal soil used for astilbe chinensis is usually organically rich and wet. Adding compost mulch during the summer months will help the soil to maintain water, which helps the development of flowers flowers.
If astilbe chinensis receives insufficient water, eaves generally brown. Although chinensis is one of the several species resistant to the dry genus Astilbe, dry weather is a huge load on the plant. Especially hot days, leaves generally burning,if they are exposed to direct sunlight. It is recommended to grow plants in areas that are partially overshadowed from the Sun.
As Astilbe chinensis grows, its appearance is generally maintained by pruning. Usually faded stems of flowers are removed to maintain even color in groups Astilbe chinensis. If overgrowth becomes a problem, it is recommended to divide the plant and transplant individual parts into other areas of the garden. Since Astilbe chinensis is a slowly expanding plant and has a rhizome, the division is usually done every three to four years.
Astilbe plant can be used as a ground cover in shaded areas of the garden. The groups can also be used as border flowers around shrubs, fences or sidewalks that are partially overshadowed. They also produce excellent edging flowers along streams and around ponds.
are generally growingNY Astilbe without damaging pests, but could attract certain insects, including aphids, spiders and white flies. More common problems include fungal diseases such as crown rot, which is usually caused by the fungus Fusarium or Pythium. Fungal spores usually develop if the soil cannot properly drain water or too much water is supplied to the plant. The use of fungicides per plant can generally stop the crown of rot.