Astilbe x crispa Perkeo - Dwarf astilbe
Astilbe x crispa Perkeo - Dwarf astilbe
Astilbe x crispa Perkeo - Dwarf astilbe
Astilbe x crispa Perkeo - Dwarf astilbe
Astilbe crispa Perkeo
Young plant arrived quickly and in excellent condition.
Carine, 26/04/2022
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Description
Astilbe x crispa 'Perkeo' is a dwarf perennial with mid-early flowering. From July, its dark purple-pink flowers, gathered in fine panicles, will brighten up the surroundings of water features, shady gardens, and boggy areas of the garden. It also performs well in a large pot on the terrace, if kept moist. The crisp dark green foliage takes on lovely shades in autumn. Its feathery panicles remain attractive as cut flowers or in dried bouquets.
Astilbe crispa 'Perkeo' is a rhizomatous perennial plant, forming low and compact clumps of deciduous, dense and glossy compound foliage with deeply cut dark green leaflets from spring. It will reach 25 cm (10in) high in flower, spreading over 25 cm (10in). it is a long-lived plant belonging to the saxifragaceae family.
Plant Astilbe x crispa Perkeo in moist to wet, rich, neutral to acid soil. This hybrid does not tolerate drought. The plant will grow well in clay soils if they are healthy and fertile. Note that Astilbes do not tolerate being flooded in winter. Plant in partial shade or a non-scorching sunny position. in the wild, these plants grow in damp woodlands. Daily watering will be necessary in hot summers.
This Astilbe can easily be grown in a container, flower bed or shady rockery or planted as a border, used as cut flowers and dried flowers. Combine them with Hostas, Ferns (Athyrium filix-femina), Arums, Cape Fuchsia (Schizostylis coccinea), and Meadowsweet (Filipendula) or other wet soil perennials.
Astilbe x crispa Perkeo - Dwarf astilbe in pictures
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Foliage
Plant habit
Botanical data
Astilbe
crispa
Perkeo
Saxifragaceae
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Astilbe crispa 'Perkeo' mainly thrives in partial shade. You can plant it in gentle sunlight, but avoid the hot midday hours. It is a trouble-free plant. Plant it in spring or autumn in cool, moist, well-drained, fertile soil, rich in organic matter. You can plant it in a marshy area. Do not plant it in limestone soil as it is susceptible to drying out. To plant your astilbe, work your soil to a depth of 20 cm (8in), breaking it up well and adding a base fertiliser such as bonemeal. Remove your plant from its pot and position it, covering the top of the root ball with 3 cm (1in) of soil. Then fill in and water generously to remove any 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 fertiliser in spring. In winter you may need to protect the flowers and young foliage, which can be damaged by spring frosts. Cut the faded flower stems to highlight the foliage. In November, cut back the plants to about 10 cm (4in). Avoid digging near these plants, as the rootstocks develop near the surface. These plants are disease-resistant and rarely attacked by insects. While slugs ignore them, they may be prone 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).
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.