Astilbe Growing Guide

Planting Astilbe

Plant in spring after the last frost.
Keep plants cool until planting and be careful that they do not dry out.
Plant in the shade - morning sun is fine, butafternoon sun will be too hot.
Add compost or peat humus to enrich and loosen the soil, if needed.
Plant so that the crown and roots are completely covered and the tips of dormant eyes are just below the surface.
Water thoroughly after planting.

Growing Astilbe

Plants thrive in well-drained moist soils with plenty of humus.
Grow under shrubs or evergreen trees and protect from strong winds.
Once planted the addition of organic mulch will help retain moisture in the soil as well as keeping down the weeds.

Care Astilbe

Maintain a regular watering schedule. Keep the soil moist, but avoid over-watering.
When in bloom, feel free to cut some flowers for bouquets.
After flowering; fertilize them with a fertilizer high in nitrogen.

Winterizing Astilbe

Foliage should be cut back in the fall.
For new plants, provide a winter mulch of evergreen boughs or salt marsh hay after the ground freezes to help prevent heaving.