Astilbe 'Freya'
Plumes of Pink
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Hereford
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Astilbe 'Freya'
- Elegant plumes of Candy pink feathery flowers
- Flowers throughout July and August
- Adds height and colour to flower beds
- Ideal for woodland and waterside planting schemes
- Low maintenance flowering perennial
- Perfect for Pollinators
What to expect
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Astilbe 'Freya' grows well in 30 cm pots, provided the compost is kept consistently moist and cool below 22°C.
How big does it get?
Astilbe 'Freya' typically reaches a mature height of 60 cm and a spread of 45 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Astilbe 'Freya' requires partial to full shade to flourish.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Astilbe 'Freya' prefers moist, fertile, humus-rich soil, ideally keeping the root zone cool.
How much watering does this plant need?
The Astilbe 'Freya' thrives in consistently moist soil and should be watered generously, aiming for 2 to 3 cm of water per week, especially if temperatures rise above 20°C.
Will this plant need pruning?
No strict pruning is required, but Astilbe 'Freya' generally benefits from deadheading faded flowers to encourage further blooming and cutting back dead foliage in late autumn or early spring.
How hardy is this plant?
Astilbe 'Freya' is fully hardy with an RHS rating of H7, surviving temperatures below -20°C, and is hardy across all UK regions.
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