Astilbe arendsii Walkure
Astilbe arendsii Walkure
Astilbe x arendsii Walkure
Arendsii Astilbe, False Goat's Beard, False Spirea
A lovely vine-plant upon reception, it thrives perfectly well in a shaded yet bright corner. The photos will come if the flowering is abundant!
Alexis, 28/04/2021
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Description
Astilbe arendsii Walkure, also known as Arends' Astilbe, is a hybrid with early flowering. From June, its long pale peach-pink panicles will brighten up the surroundings of water features, shady gardens, wet areas of the garden, or a large container kept moist on the terrace. Its feathery plume-like inflorescences remain very attractive as cut flowers or in dried bouquets. The foliage takes on lovely colours in autumn. For moist soils.
Arends' Astilbe is a rhizomatous perennial plant, with an upright tufted habit and deciduous compound foliage with toothed dark green leaflets. It reaches a height of 60 cm (24in) when in flower and spreads to 40 to 50 cm (16 to 20in). A long-lived plant, it belongs to the Saxifragaceae family. It is one of the many hybrids created in Germany by Georg Arends, obtained from four species originating from East Asia (A. astilboides, A. davidii, A. japonica, A. thunbergii).
Plant Astilbe ardensii in moist to wet, rich, neutral to acidic soil. This hybrid does not tolerate a lack of water. The plant adapts well to clayey soils if they are healthy and fertile. Note that Astilbes do not tolerate winter flooding well. Plant Astilbe arendsii in partial shade or in a sunny but not scorching location: in nature, these plants grow in moist woodlands. Daily watering will be necessary in hot summers. Astilbe arendsii can easily be grown in containers, in flower beds, as borders, used as cut flowers, and dried flowers. In woodlands and of course in flower beds. Combine them with Hostas, Ferns (Athyrium filix-femina), Arums, Cape Lilies (Schizostylis coccinea), and Meadowsweets (Filipendula) or other waterside perennials.
Arends' hybrids present less risk of allergies than other Astilbes. In Asia, dried leaves are sometimes used as a substitute for tea, and young stems are cooked and eaten.
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Botanical data
Astilbe
x arendsii
Walkure
Saxifragaceae
Arendsii Astilbe, False Goat's Beard, False Spirea
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Astilbe thrives in partial shade. You can place it in mild sunlight, but avoid the hot midday hours. It is a trouble-free plant. Plant it in spring or autumn in cool, moist, but well-drained soil, rich in organic matter. It is a perennial that prefers fertile soils. You can plant it in a marshy area. Do not plant in limestone soil as it is sensitive to drying out. To plant, work the soil well in a 20 cm (8in) area, and place a base fertiliser at the bottom of the planting hole. Remove your plant from its pot and position by covering the top of the root ball with 3 cm (1in) of soil. Then fill in and water abundantly to eliminate air pockets. In dry weather, water regularly for a few weeks to aid rooting. Astilbe requires very little maintenance, just keep the soil moist and add compost and fertilizer in spring. In winter the flowers and young foliage can be damaged by spring frosts.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.