Astilbe Chinensis Seeds

Astilbe Chinensis is a perennial plant that grows about one and a half to three feet tall. Most flowers are pink, white, and there are also red and yellow ones. The leaves are very thin, some resembling sheep teeth. Flowers are also small and fluffy, gathering on the flower clusters. New varieties have longer and brighter flower clusters, making them increasingly popular.

Astilbe Overview

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• soil：Breeding a astilbe chinensis requires selecting suitable soil, usually a loose, fertile, and well drained sandy soil. Some organic fertilizer can be added to the soil to meet the various elements needed for the Astilbe chinensis's growth, and the soil should not be too barren.

• Light and temperature：Astilbes prefer a cool and well lit growth environment, and they need to meet lighting conditions in order to bloom well. When there is high temperature and strong sunlight in summer, it is necessary to avoid direct sunlight and provide appropriate shade. If there is less sunlight in winter, artificial supplementary lighting can be used. The temperature needs to be maintained within an appropriate range, and the suitable temperature for its growth is between 15 ℃ and 35 ℃. The wintering temperature in winter should not be lower than 3 ℃ to 5 ℃.

• Watering and fertilizing：Astilbes prefer a more humid growth environment and have higher requirements for fertilizers. If they lack water and nutrients, it will affect their growth. During the growth period of a astilbe chinensis, it is necessary to keep the soil moist, but do not accumulate water; Fertilization should be applied according to the growth status of the plants, using some nitrogen fertilizer or compound fertilizer containing multiple elements, and attention should be paid to the nitrogen fertilizer content not being too high. To promote flowering, it is necessary to apply some phosphorus and potassium fertilizer before flowering.

• Breeding：The reproduction of astilbes mainly involves sowing and splitting. Sowing is usually done in autumn, while planting is done in early spring.