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Astilbe Peach Blossom is an ornamental flowering plant. The flower is popular in home floriculture due to its high resistance to frost and disease. It is grown up in an open ground, it is absolutely unpretentious in leaving. However, unlike other varieties and varieties of astilba, Peach Blossom has its own characteristics in development and nuances in cultivation.
Description of Astilba Peach Blossom
Astilbe Peach Blossom is a perennial ornamental flower native to East Asia. The plant belongs to the Saxifrage family, a characteristic feature of which is high viability even under adverse growing conditions. Astilba variety Peach Blossom has high frost resistance, survives in 25-degree winter frosts. Therefore, the flower is cultivated both in the middle and northern latitudes.
Astilba can remain a garden decoration for 3-4 months.
“Peach Blossom” at home reaches a height of no more than 2 meters. It grows in the form of a shrub, has high erect shoots. One bush grows 70-80 centimeters wide. Astilbe grows very quickly, so the bush is spreading over a large area around.
On each stem are pinnate leaves with a smooth glossy surface. They are painted in a rich green color, but have a brownish edging along the edges. The leaf plates have a dense structure, which protects the plant from burns and strong drafts.
Features of flowering
Variety “Peach Blossom” refers to the Japanese group of astilba, whose representatives are famous not only for their beautiful and abundant flowering, but also for their pleasant shades and splendor of inflorescences.
Flowering begins in mid-summer, usually the end of June or the first half of July. The flowering period is about 1,5 months. On rare occasions, in warmer regions, Peach Blossom may bloom until September.
The lush inflorescences of the Japanese astilba are located at the top of the shoots, have the shape of rhombic panicles. They are densely arranged small flowers with pale pink petals. The length of the inflorescences is on average no more than 15 centimeters.
After the Japanese astilba Peach Blossom fades, the inflorescences do not lose their shape and do not spoil the appearance of the bush. In place of flowers, fruits appear, seeds ripen here, with which the plant can subsequently be propagated.
Before withering, the Peach Blossom inflorescences become very lush
Application in design
Japanese astilbe Peach Blossom is very often used to decorate flower beds, flower beds and other park and garden compositions. But it is worth noting that a shade-loving shrub feels best in combination with plants that exceed it in height. Ideal neighbors for “Peach Blossom” can be tall shrubs and various types of trees. Astilba looks very beautiful against the background of conifers.
If the plant grows in areas shaded by any buildings, you can grow them with other colors:
- tulips;
- I wanted
- irises;
- phloxes;
- periwinkles.
“Peach Blossom” looks beautiful near various water bodies: rivers, ponds and lakes.
Several different varieties of astilba look very beautiful in one flower bed.
Methods of reproduction
Astilba “Peach Blossom” is propagated by the seed method and dividing the bush. The flower cannot boast of high seed germination, therefore, the method of dividing the mother bush into several parts is most often used. This method is the simplest, easiest and does not harm the bush.
The procedure is usually carried out in the spring when the bush is transplanted to a new place. For division, an adult healthy bush is taken, a part is cut off from it, on which there should be at least 5 buds. The root system is also divided, and rotten and dried areas are cut off from it. Each part is planted in a separate place.
Dividing a bush is the most common and easiest way to propagate astilba.
Landing algorithm
The planting procedure can be carried out from spring to late autumn. Seedlings have a good survival rate. But it is worth noting that you need to calculate the time, since after planting the flower must be watered for 15 days.
Astilba “Peach Blossom” needs to be grown in shaded areas, but with at least 14 hours of daylight. Therefore, it is recommended to grow a flower next to tall shrubs, trees or buildings.
“Peach Blossom” does not tolerate dry and overly moist soil, but grows well on any type of soil. The main rule is that the earth should be loose and not overdried. Therefore, experienced flower growers recommend mulching the ground after planting.
Phased planting “Peach Blossom” in open ground:
- Dig holes at a distance of at least 30-40 centimeters from each other.
- Pour 1 tablespoon of bone meal into the wells. Moisten the pits with a solution of mullein or bird droppings.
- Place the seedlings in the holes, spreading the roots well.
- Fill around with a substrate of soddy soil, river sand, peat and humus. The growth point must be left below 4 centimeters above ground level.
Aftercare
After planting astilba, it is recommended to mulch the soil surface. To do this, you can use various materials:
- sawdust;
- dry leaves;
- crushed bark;
- expanded clay or peat chips;
- small pebbles.
Mulching will help retain moisture in the soil, which reduces watering and reduces the risk of disease and waterlogging.
Mulching of the soil surface is recommended to be carried out with sawdust or dry foliage.
Watering should be carried out regularly, preventing the soil from drying out. Plant health and flowering activity is affected by high-quality irrigation water. It should not be rigid and with impurities, the temperature of the liquid is allowed not lower than 10-15 degrees.
Every 2 weeks, fertilizing with mineral fertilizers should be carried out, and after planting – with a high content of phosphorus and potassium. During flowering, fertilizing with nitrogen-containing fertilizers is increased.
After watering, it is recommended to loosen the soil. The procedure will help to keep the soil moist and breathable, which will eliminate stagnant water. Loosening should be carried out 3 centimeters deep, trying not to damage the root system.
Preparation for winter
The last top dressing before wintering should include not only mineral fertilizers, but also organic matter. It is necessary to carefully nourish the flower; for this, fertilizers are applied in liquid form.
Next, pruning is carried out with disinfected garden tools. Shoots “Peach Blossom” should be cut at the root with a sharp pruner. So the bush will be easier to cover for the winter and you will not have to carry out additional removal of rotten shoots in the spring.
In late autumn, the astilba bush is pruned at the root
To protect the astilba from the cold for the winter, it must be covered with dense material. For this, spunbond, spruce branches or lutrasil are suitable. Boards are placed on the edge of the shelter to fix the material.
Diseases and pests
Despite the fact that astilbe “Peach Blossom” is highly resistant to various diseases, it can get sick with improper care or its absence. Sometimes pests can appear on the surface of the bush.
Among the few diseases and pests that affect Peach Blossom, we can distinguish:
- A penny – in the axils of the leaves, a transparent viscous slurry appears, similar to foam.
- gall nematode – an insect that affects the root system, which stops the development of the bush.
- Strawberry nematode – an astilba pest that attacks leaves, inflorescences and shoots, which is why they begin to darken and fall off.
Conclusion
Astilbe Peach Blossom is highly valued among flower growers for its beautiful pink flowers. This is one of the most popular varieties of the Japanese astilba group. With careful care and ideally created conditions, the flower will delight with long flowering from mid-summer to autumn.
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