Astilbe Pink Lightning - - False Spirea
Astilbe Pink Lightning - - False Spirea
Astilbe Pink Lightning - - False Spirea
Astilbe simplicifolia Pink Lightning
Astilbe, False Spirea
Disappointed with the order placed this time, even though I have ordered several times from Promesse de Fleurs. The previous one already had a pot of completely dead forget-me-nots, and this order, only the camellia and the 2 forget-me-nots that I ordered are in good condition. The Passiflora incarnata is really not beautiful, with a good part of the plant all yellow, the Tuscany Superb rose with all the branches broken and brown, an astilbe with just soil and no trace of the astilbe. I am really disappointed with the order placed this time, especially considering the price of the plants ordered.
Samantha, 07/12/2022
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Description
Astilbe 'Pink Lightning' is adorned with beautiful fragrant and airy panicles. In this variety, they are a very light salmon pink and last all summer. Astilbes are truly beautiful perennials that are easy to mix and match in borders, quickly establishing an elegant and refined atmosphere.
The simplicifolia species is native to Japan and belongs to the saxifrage family. This rhizomatous perennial forms a voluminous 40cm (16in) high clump. It develops light, finely cut, dark green foliage. 'Pink Lightning' is a variety with tiny pale pink flowers arranged in feathery 20 to 50cm (8 to 20in) long panicles that turn brown in winter. They flower from June to August.
Astilbe 'Pink Lightning' is easy to grow and thrives in rich, deep, consistently moist, fertile, acidic soil, in a semi-shaded position. It can tolerate full sun as long as the soil is moist. Astilbes are hardy perennials and can grace shaded corners with their flowers. They are also suitable for marshy areas with heavy, compact, and moist soil. They will not disappoint you! They are perfect for pond borders or mixed with hostas, ferns, and acid-loving shrubs, for example. It is possible to force growth by potting up the plant in a mixture of garden and ericaceous soil at the first sign of frost. After a month, gradually increase the temperature while frequently watering.
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Botanical data
Astilbe
simplicifolia
Pink Lightning
Saxifragaceae
Astilbe, False Spirea
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Astilbe 'Pink Lightning' is best planted from October to April in an equal mixture of garden and ericaceous soil. Choose a shady or semi-shady location, except where the soil is moist even in summer, such as a pond bank, where it will then easily tolerate full sun. Avoid soil that is too chalky, as it will not develop well there. Water in summer to keep the substrate fresh and mulch with pine bark. In October, when the foliage has turned yellow, cut the stems down to ground level and divide the clump every 3 years. In April, add compost to maintain a rich, deep, always moist and fertile substrate.
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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.