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Perennial · Saxifragaceae family

Astilbe

Astilbe ×arendsii

Full sun to shade 1 ft 5¾ in–3 ft 3⅜ in × 1 ft 3¾ in–1 ft 11⅝ in Flowers June–August to −90 °F
Flower colors Click a color

In short a 10-second read

SunFull sun to shade
Size1 ft 5¾ in–3 ft 3⅜ in
spacing 16¼ in
FlowersJune–August
PlantingApril–May, September–October
WinterNo winter protection

Where to plant and how much to water

Sun, soil and water.

It grows best in full sun to shade, in average to moist soil.

Sun

Sun6 hours or more
Part shade3–6 hours
Shadeunder 3 h

Soil

acidic to neutral soil
acidicneutralalkaline
average to moisthumus-richloamyclay

Watering

keep the soil evenly moistless when it rains

Frost

−90 °F
no winter protectiondies back in winter, regrows in spring

How much space it takes

Mature size.

The mature plant next to a person (69 in).

19¾ in3 ft 3⅜ in4 ft 11 in1 ft 5¾ in–3 ft 3⅜ inspread 1 ft 3¾ in–1 ft 11⅝ in
1 ft 5¾ in–3 ft 3⅜ in× spread 1 ft 3¾ in–1 ft 11⅝ in

Plant 16¼ in apart.

Reaches maturity in about 2–5 years. The final size depends on the cultivar and the spot — we give the range from smallest to largest.

Calendar

Through the year.

Typical for a temperate climate (four seasons). The line shows the current month.

The year at a glance

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FlowersPlantingFeedingProtection
Now, in October: a good time for planting (container plant). · watch for vine weevil.
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Flowers

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

June–August · white, pink, red or purple

Planting

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

container plant: April–May, September–October

Feeding

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

March–May

Protection

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

August–September (protection): Water in nematodes against vine weevil larvae (August to early September). · Fall (protection): Remove affected fallen leaves in fall; this reduces the amount of spores in spring. · Fall (protection): In fall collect fallen and affected leaves (for hellebore leaf spot, remove old leaves).

What to plant now (October) full list in October (243) →

Feeding

Nutrition.

Light
balanced fertilizercompost or mulch
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Pests and diseases

Common problems and what to do.

The most common problems in Central Europe. Protection is listed from the gentlest option.

High riskMedium riskLow riskRisk for this plant according to the source · no label = no documented level
Vine weevil

Vine weevil

Otiorhynchus sulcatus
Medium riskpest
More about this problem

What you will see

Adult beetles notch leaf edges; larvae eat the roots and the plant wilts.

The source says: it is among the perennials prone to damage.

When to look

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
September–March

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • When planting and repotting, check the roots and remove larvae.
    • Encourage birds, toads, hedgehogs and ground beetles.
  2. By hand May to SeptemberEvening collection of adult beetles by torchlight; pick larvae out of the roots and soil.
  3. Biological August to early September, soil warm enoughNematodes (Steinernema, Heterorhabditis) watered into the soil against the larvae.
Vine weevilpest · September–MarchMedium risk

What you will see

Adult beetles notch leaf edges; larvae eat the roots and the plant wilts.

The source says: it is among the perennials prone to damage.

When to look

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
September–March

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • When planting and repotting, check the roots and remove larvae.
    • Encourage birds, toads, hedgehogs and ground beetles.
  2. By hand May to SeptemberEvening collection of adult beetles by torchlight; pick larvae out of the roots and soil.
  3. Biological August to early September, soil warm enoughNematodes (Steinernema, Heterorhabditis) watered into the soil against the larvae.
More about this problem

What you will see

White powdery coating on leaves and stems; leaves curl and dry out.

When to look

From spring onwards

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Sunny, airy position; not in a still spot against a wall.
    • Do not overdo nitrogen (lush young leaves are more susceptible).
    • Water at the roots, not on the leaves.
  2. By hand as soon as the first symptoms appearQuickly cut out affected shoots and burn them or take them away (not to the compost).
  3. Gentle spray at the start of infectionSulphur or fatty acids (potassium soap) according to the label.
  4. Chemical — only when nothing else helps only in a heavy attackA product authorized in your country against powdery mildew.
Powdery mildewsdisease · from spring onwards

What you will see

White powdery coating on leaves and stems; leaves curl and dry out.

When to look

From spring onwards

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Sunny, airy position; not in a still spot against a wall.
    • Do not overdo nitrogen (lush young leaves are more susceptible).
    • Water at the roots, not on the leaves.
  2. By hand as soon as the first symptoms appearQuickly cut out affected shoots and burn them or take them away (not to the compost).
  3. Gentle spray at the start of infectionSulphur or fatty acids (potassium soap) according to the label.
  4. Chemical — only when nothing else helps only in a heavy attackA product authorized in your country against powdery mildew.
More about this problem

What you will see

Brown to black spots on leaves; leaves turn yellow early.

When to look

Spring – fall

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Remove old leaves before they infect the new season.
    • Do not wet the leaves when watering; keep the plant unstressed.
  2. By hand after the first spots; in fallRemove affected leaves at once and destroy them; collect fallen leaves in fall.
Leaf spotsdisease · spring – fall

What you will see

Brown to black spots on leaves; leaves turn yellow early.

When to look

Spring – fall

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Remove old leaves before they infect the new season.
    • Do not wet the leaves when watering; keep the plant unstressed.
  2. By hand after the first spots; in fallRemove affected leaves at once and destroy them; collect fallen leaves in fall.
More about this problem

Leaf scorch

physiological disorder

What you will see

Brown, dry leaf edges.

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Partial shade, regular watering.
  2. By hand in hot weatherWater and shade; remove damaged leaves.
Leaf scorchphysiological disorder

What you will see

Brown, dry leaf edges.

How to protect

  1. Prevention
    • Partial shade, regular watering.
  2. By hand in hot weatherWater and shade; remove damaged leaves.
Sources (7)

What to combine it with

Same needs, different flowering.

They share the same sun and soil and flower in other months — so the bed flowers for longer.

bugleweed

bugleweed

5⅞ in–11¾ in
✓flowers April–June
✓lower — for the front
common periwinkle

common periwinkle

3⅛ in–11¾ in
✓flowers April–June
✓lower — for the front
common snowdrop

common snowdrop

3⅞ in–9⅞ in
✓flowers February–March
✓lower — for the front

Ready-made Studio combinations with this plant

Click a combination — the Studio opens a new raised garden bed with it already planted.

Part-shade blooms — astilbePart-shade blooms — greater masterwortPart-shade blooms — largeleaf brunneraPart-shade blooms — coralbellsPart-shade blooms — Hakone grass
Part-shade bloomsAstilbes, masterwort and blue brunnera brighten part shade from April to August.Open in the Studio
Wet meadow — Siberian irisWet meadow — Great BurnetWet meadow — astilbeWet meadow — purple moor grass
Wet meadowSiberian iris, burnet and astilbe with moor grass — for a spot where the soil stays wet.Open in the Studio

Frequently asked

Quick answers.

When does astilbe flower?

In June–August; the flowers are white, pink, red or purple.

Does astilbe tolerate shade?

Yes, it tolerates full shade.

How much space does astilbe need?

At maturity 1 ft 3¾ in–1 ft 11⅝ in wide and 1 ft 5¾ in–3 ft 3⅜ in tall; recommended spacing 16¼ in.

Vine weevil — what can you do?

When planting and repotting, check the roots and remove larvae. Evening collection of adult beetles by torchlight; pick larvae out of the roots and soil.

Powdery mildews — what can you do?

Sunny, airy position; not in a still spot against a wall. Quickly cut out affected shoots and burn them or take them away (not to the compost).

Sources (22) Checked 24 October 2026

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