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Astilbe thunbergii 'Straussenfeder'
Beautiful foliage, I can't wait to see them in bloom.
Dominique P., 07/09/2018
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Astilbe thunbergii 'Straussenfeder', known as ostrich plume in German, is a mid-early flowering hybrid. Its trailing flower stems give it a distinctive silhouette. From July, its salmon-pink flowers gathered in panicles with fine, trailing branches illuminate the edges of water features and shady areas where it is planted. On the terrace, it does well in a large pot kept cool. Its feathery panicles remain very attractive as cut flowers or in dried bouquets. The foliage takes on lovely shades in autumn.
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Astilbe thunbergii 'Straussenfeder' is a vigorous rhizomatous perennial of tall stature, with flexible, airy clumps of deciduous compound foliage with toothed leaflets, dark green and covered in brown hairs. It will reach a height of 1m (3ft) when in flower, spreading to 80cm (32in) to 1 metre (3 feet). A long-lived plant, it belongs to the saxifrage family. It is one of the many hybrids whose type species is native to the Japanese archipelago.
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Plant Astilbe thunbergii 'Ostrich Plume' or 'Straussenfeder' in moist to wet, rich, neutral to acidic soil. This hybrid does not tolerate water shortage. The plant adapts well to clay soils, if they are healthy and well amended. Note that Astilbes do not tolerate being flooded in winter. Install the Ostrich Plume Astilbe in partial shade or in a sunny but not scorching position: in nature, these plants grow in damp woodland. Daily watering will be necessary in hot summers.
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Chinese Astilbe can easily be grown in containers, as a moisture-loving plant, in flower beds, as edging, as cut flowers, and dried flowers. In woodland, as a low hedge, and of course in borders. Combine them with Hostas, Ferns (Athyrium filix-femina), Arums, Cape Lilies (Schizostylis coccinea), and Meadowsweets (Filipendula) or other waterside perennials.
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The 'Straussenfeder' Astilbe thrives mainly in partial shade. You can place it under mild sunlight, but avoid the hot midday hours. It is a trouble-free plant. Plant it in spring or autumn in a cool, moist but well-drained soil, rich in organic matter. It is a perennial that prefers fertile soils. You can put it in a marshy area. Do not place it in a limestone soil as it is sensitive to drying out. To plant your pot, work your soil to a depth of 20cm (8in), crumbling the soil well and adding a base amendment such as dried blood or dehydrated horn at the bottom of the planting hole. Position your plant, removing it from its pot, and cover the top of the root ball with 3cm (1in) of soil. Then fill in and water generously to eliminate any air pockets. In dry weather, water regularly for a few weeks to facilitate root establishment. The Astilbe requires very little maintenance. Keep the soil moist and add compost and fertilizer in spring. In winter, be careful of the flowers and young foliage, which can be damaged by spring frosts. After flowering, cut the flower stems to showcase the foliage. In November, cut back the plants to about 10cm (4in). Avoid working the soil near these plants, as the rootstocks develop near the surface. These plants are resistant to diseases and are rarely attacked by insects. Slugs ignore them, but they can be susceptible to powdery mildew and fungal spots.
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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).
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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 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).
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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.