AT A GLANCE
How tall does the astilbe grow?
What heights can the astilbe reach?
The genus of astilbes from the saxifrage family (Saxifragaceae) includes around 30 to 35 species species. The genes of each species dictate the maximum growth height, and this can vary between 10 and 200 cm. The differences are in height among the species as well as given within a species. In this country are the Chinese splendor pier (Astilbe chinensis), the Japanese prairie (Astilbe japonica) and the cultivated hybrid varieties Arendsii are the most widespread.
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Which astilbe grows tallest?
Among the cultivars known in this country is the High Astilbe (Astilbe chinensis var. davidii) the largest. Depending on the location Careand weather in the current year will her
sprouting up to 2 m high, but in any case 1.5 m. You can during the heyday “look” the owner in the eye with their panicles of flowers.Which astilbes grow medium high?
Height values from 50 cm to about one meter can probably be described as medium high. lie in this area most varieties offered, since the heights are optically ideal for the bed. There are medium-height Chinese and Japanese ceremonial piers. However, the majority of these are colorful varieties from the Arends nursery. Among others, these varieties are medium-high:
- Astilbe x arendsii 'Germany': 50 cm
- Astilbe x arendsii 'Glut': 60-80 cm
- Astilbe 'Mighty Chocolate Cherry': 1 m
- Astilbe x arendsii 'Amethyst': 1m
At 1.2 m, the Astilbe Thunbergii 'Prof. van der Wielen' a bit higher, but still in high demand.
Which astilbes are low growing?
The Chinese spiers have them dwarf astilbes, also called carpet astilbes. But other types too have one or the other low variety. Some examples:
- Astilbe glaberrima var. saxatilis: approx. 10 centimeters
- Astilbe crispa 'Perkeo': 15-20 cm
- Astilbe chinensis var. pumila: 25-30 cm
- Astilbe simplicifolia 'Aphrodite': 30-40 cm
- Astilbe japonica 'Younique Ruby Red': 40 cm
- Astilbe simplicifolia 'Sprite': up to 50 cm
Low cultivars are ideal as ground cover for shady to partially shaded areas Locations.
Tip
Reach the maximum possible height with optimal care
When the Astilbe, originally from East Asia, suffers from drought, she rolls up her leaves and growth falters. Next to the Fertilize in spring with a slow release fertiliser, constant watering is crucial to growing as tall as her genes will allow.
