Astilbe 'Darkside of the Moon' - 3 Ltr pot

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * the blossoms are very popular with bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * very beautiful in containers * yellow/brown-red shoots

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value.

Growth habit
Rounded.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in partial shade.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
Astilbe chinensis 'Dark Side of the Moon' forms lilac-pink flowers arranged in panicles from July.

Use
Tub, solitary, group planting, rock garden, cottage garden, bee pasture