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Astilbe 'Federsee' (x arendsii) (Astilbe 'Federsee' )
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0.6m
Max height
Max height
0.6m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Astilbe 'Federsee' (x arendsii)
Other names
Astilbe 'Federsee' , False goat's beard 'Federsee' , False spirea 'Federsee' , Astilbe 'Catherine Deneuve'
Genus
Astilbe Astilbe
Variety or Cultivar
'Federsee' _ 'Federsee' is a tall, clump-forming perennial with divided dark green leaves and panicles of bright rose-pink flowers in midsummer.
Astilbe 'Federsee' (x arendsii) is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Spreading, Upright
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Leaf spot , Powdery mildew Leaf spot , Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Spent flower heads can be removed after flowering or allowed to remain for late season interest. Do not cut back until early spring. Old foliage may help to protect the plant from winter damage in cold areas.
Propagation
Divide in late winter or early spring. Pot divisions under glass and plant out in late spring.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Astilbe 'Federsee' (x arendsii) (Astilbe 'Federsee' ) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Bog garden, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Waterside, Woodland
Cultivation
Plant in moist, fertile, humus-rich or boggy soil in full sun. For drier soils, grow in partial shade. Divide every three to four years and discard old, woody rhizomes to maintain vigour. Young foliage may be damaged by frost.
Soil type
Loamy
Soil drainage
Boggy damp conditions, Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
Plant astilbes with hostas and border phlox, which both like the same damp, shady conditions.
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Botanical name
Astilbe 'Federsee' (x arendsii)
Other names
Astilbe 'Federsee' , False goat's beard 'Federsee' , False spirea 'Federsee' , Astilbe 'Catherine Deneuve'
Genus
Astilbe Astilbe
Variety or Cultivar
'Federsee' _ 'Federsee' is a tall, clump-forming perennial with divided dark green leaves and panicles of bright rose-pink flowers in midsummer.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Spreading, Upright
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Colour
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Spent flower heads can be removed after flowering or allowed to remain for late season interest. Do not cut back until early spring. Old foliage may help to protect the plant from winter damage in cold areas.
Propagation
Divide in late winter or early spring. Pot divisions under glass and plant out in late spring.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Astilbe 'Federsee' (x arendsii) (Astilbe 'Federsee' ) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Bog garden, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Waterside, Woodland
Cultivation
Plant in moist, fertile, humus-rich or boggy soil in full sun. For drier soils, grow in partial shade. Divide every three to four years and discard old, woody rhizomes to maintain vigour. Young foliage may be damaged by frost.
Soil type
Loamy
Soil drainage
Boggy damp conditions, Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3, Zone 2
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| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Shade | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
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COMPANION PLANTS
Plant astilbes with hostas and border phlox, which both like the same damp, shady conditions.
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
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