Overview
Astilbe rosea 'Peach Blossom' is a plant with a clump forming habit in the genus Astilbe, part of the Saxifragaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Astilbe rosea 'Peach Blossom' grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include bog gardens, damp borders and containers.
About
Astilbe rosea 'Peach Blossom' is a clump-forming deciduous cultivar of the Astilbe genus, which comprises 18 species of rhizomatous flowering plants native to mountain ravines and woodlands in Asia and North America. This cultivar thrives in moist, neutral loam soils and prefers partial shade, ideally in a north-facing, sheltered aspect. Suitable for bog gardens, damp borders, and containers, it is hardy in the UK (H7) and can be propagated by division in late winter or early spring.
About the genus
Astilbe is a genus of 18 species of rhizomatous flowering plants within the family Saxifragaceae, native to mountain ravines and woodlands in Asia and North America. Some species are known by the common names false goat's beard and false spirea.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Astilbe
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist
- Aspect
- North-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Astilbe rosea 'Peach Blossom' size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Bog gardens, damp borders, containers
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Astilbe rosea 'Peach Blossom'
- Propagation
- Division in late winter or early spring
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildews, Leaf spot
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Astilbe rosea 'Peach Blossom'?
Astilbe rosea 'Peach Blossom' prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Astilbe rosea 'Peach Blossom' need?
Astilbe rosea 'Peach Blossom' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist.
Is Astilbe rosea 'Peach Blossom' hardy in the UK?
Astilbe rosea 'Peach Blossom' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Astilbe rosea 'Peach Blossom'?
Division in late winter or early spring.
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More in the Astilbe genus
- Astilbe 'Bumalda'False Goat's Beard
- Astilbe chinensisChinese astilbe
- Astilbe chinensis 'Pumila'dwarf Chinese astilbe
- Astilbe grandisgrand astilbe
- Astilbe rivulariswaterside astilbe
- Astilbe taquetiiFalse Goat's Beard
- Astilbe × arendsii
- Astilbe × arendsii 'Amethyst'Amethyst Astilbe