How to plant astilbe roots, step by step - www.dearplants.com

How to plant astilbe roots, step by step

A month after planting, this is how the astilbe looks, leaves begin to sprout.
I don’t think I took a photo of the previous pot during the first moments of sprouting, but I’m showing below of another variety planted on the same day and in the same way to show the appearance.

Astilbe japonica, growth of the first month - www.dearplants.com
Astilbe japonica, growth of the first month

Although I moved the plants to larger pots, I could have planted them in the garden when the foliage was well developed, 2 to 3 months after planting.

Astilbe in bloom

Now we are almost reaching the summer, almost 5 months have passed since I planted and the result is shown below.

Flower of Astilbe japonica 'Europa' - www.dearplants.com
Flower of Astilbe japonica ‘Europa’
Flowers of Astilbe japonica 'Europa' in the end of spring - www.dearplants.com
Flowers of Astilbe japonica ‘Europa’ in the end of spring

Easy isn’t it? I said! Now you have learned how to plant astilbe step by step. Following this example, you can grow astilbe for a blooming and beautiful garden.

Remember that astilbe grows best in partial shade and likes consistently moist soil.

With proper care and attention, your astilbes will reward you with enchanting blooms year after year. And each year that passes, more vigorous and more flowers they will produce.

Don’t forget there are astilbes in many colors to match your garden!

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