How to make a favorite Astilba more beautiful

That summer I went to the country to a familiar woman from a nearby village. I was pleasantly surprised by her two bushes Astilbe: white and pink. Above openwork foliage Spikes numerous inflorescence-panicle. Undemanding garden plant will be the highlight of the site, if you listen to a few rules of its cultivation.

Transplant - whether it is necessary to bother?

Many growers do not consider it necessary to engage in a regular transfer of Astilbe. What for? After all, so all is well. Herein lies the mistake.

Firstly, over time, bush growsInstead of a ball becomes overgrown. Therefore, to maintain high decorative Astilba recommended to transplant and divide the rhizome at the same time. The plant tolerates the procedure is very easy. A delenki can give friends or to share with someone.

Secondly. Most gardeners are familiar to me, no problem putting up with the previous fad. They do not care that the shape of the bush has ceased to be the ideal. But remember the plant health.

Astilbe in the wild grows in deciduous forests, where the soil is rich in humus.

When the bush is sitting in one place without the additional application of organic matter, in 4-5 years the soil becomes poor. The plant blooms worse, panicles less, as well as their size.

Its rightful place in the garden

Astilbe called the queen of the shady garden. But this is not quite true.

Yes, decorative flower does not favor the scorching rays of the sun. But the light she still needed, as well as most other richly flowering ornamental plants. Therefore, the recommended choice of location for planting / transplanting - area with diffused lighting.

Some hybrids with white and pale pink flowers nice feel and an open area.

Ideal - the shadow of a tree or shrub. My friend Astilbe grows under birch. The sun's rays pass through the sparse foliage and shrub cover gently. Also remember that it is the natural environment for ornamental plants.

feeding

Planted in the fertile soil, the young Astilbe perfectly live without any additional fertilizing 2-3 years. It depends on the initial resource soil.

Then caring grower makes nutrients by the plant in addition:

• welcome organic fertilizing in the spring. Most taste humus or compost. The fertilizer is spread on the ground in tree trunks and carefully buried in the soil. The roots lie close to the surface of the beds. Therefore, organics will quickly begin to perform their task - to feed the hive.
• The second top dressing - mineral complex. It is made when Astilbe start to grow buds. Note the composition: in the formula fertilization should prevail potassium, and phosphorus, which stimulates luxuriant bloom. I advise you to take granular preparations: the use of a simple act for a long time.

Importance of soil moisture

Astilbe - a real "vodohlebka". It is recommended to maintain ground in the wet state (note, not able to swamp garden!). This is another reason to put your favorite plant in partial shade: under the direct rays of the sun evaporates moisture from the soil immediately.

In the heat of summer, when rainfall is not already 3-4 days, it is necessary to pour a bucket of water bush. Save time help mulch, such as wood chips or sawdust. It protects the soil from drying out prematurely and will gradually allocate organic substances.

Astilbe advise to pay a little attention. An important point - cut the panicles as soon as buds began to wither. Flowering lasts longer!