Product description
Astilbe Peach Blossom is a magnificent, highly textured perennial that thrives in the damp, heavy conditions that most other plants despise. It produces lush, deeply cut green foliage topped with towering, fluffy peach-pink floral plumes that beautifully illuminate dark, heavily shaded areas.
Position this thirsty plant in deep shade and heavily amend the soil with dense, moisture-retaining compost before planting. You must remain incredibly vigilant with the watering can, ensuring the earth never dries out, but leave the dried floral plumes completely intact after they fade for ongoing architectural interest.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
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Astilbe 'Peach Blossom'
Astilbe 'Peach Blossom'
Product description
Astilbe Peach Blossom is a magnificent, highly textured perennial that thrives in the damp, heavy conditions that most other plants despise. It produces lush, deeply cut green foliage topped with towering, fluffy peach-pink floral plumes that beautifully illuminate dark, heavily shaded areas.
Position this thirsty plant in deep shade and heavily amend the soil with dense, moisture-retaining compost before planting. You must remain incredibly vigilant with the watering can, ensuring the earth never dries out, but leave the dried floral plumes completely intact after they fade for ongoing architectural interest.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
Give your plants the best start
Garden Plant Size Guide
Plants in larger pots can be multiple years older than their smaller counterparts with more mature root systems and foliage. This makes them able to thrive as a full size plant in your garden quicker than smaller alternatives.
The most common size of pot that garden plants come in are 9cm/1L/3L/5L this is in reference to the diameter at the top of the pot.
9cm potted plants still remain the most popular cost effective option though, they just may take a little patience to allow them to grow into full maturity once planted in your garden.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
Do not cut Astilbe Peach Blossom back after the fluffy flowers fade and turn brown at the end of the season. Those dried, upright seed heads provide absolutely brilliant architectural structure and texture to a dormant border. Leave them standing tall through the colder months and only chop them down to the base when fresh green shoots emerge next cycle.
How to Water
Flood the area around Astilbe Peach Blossom upon planting, turning the dirt into a temporary mud puddle to guarantee deep saturation. You must become vigilant about watering this thirsty plant, topping up the moisture levels generously the moment the surface feels remotely dry. Dehydration is fatal; if the soil bakes dry, the delicate peach plumes and textured leaves will rapidly crisp up and die.
How to Plant
Select a heavily shaded, naturally damp depression in your garden specifically for Astilbe Peach Blossom to thrive. Dig an oversized hole and pack it full of rich, moisture-retentive compost to act as a permanent underground sponge. Bury the woody crown just below the surface and immediately apply a thick layer of bark mulch to trap the dampness inside.
