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If you have limited space, no garden at all or just prefer container gardening, this kit is made for you! Container gardening makes it easy to care for your plants. As long as you have space on your porch, deck, patio or balcony for a medium-sized container, you can garden. Our transition styled decorative rattan planter (sized 12" x 12" x 16") comes with a hard-shell inner plastic growing pot, bag of growing medium, planting stock, gardening gloves and growing directions.
About this Variety
Astilbe are very popular, rugged and versatile shade lovers that thrive in moist conditions. They produce colorful, elongated flower plumes above divided, fern-like green foliage in the summer and add bursts of impressive color to the patio. Best of all, they are low maintenance and attract butterflies.Highlights
- Beautiful plumes
- Adds color to shade gardens
- Great for containers
- Easy to grow
- Beneficial to pollinators; attracts butterflies
Exposure:
Partial shade
Blooms:
Summer
Height:
Grows 24-28" tall
Spacing/Depth:
Plant 18-24" apart, 1.5-2" deep
USDA Zones:
Grow as Perennial in zones 4-8. Grow as Annual elsewhere.
Growing Instructions
First, decide where the planter will be located and if you want the pot to have drainage. Proper drainage is key if you are placing the planter outside. If placing outside, remove the drainage plug(s) from the bottom. Then, empty about 85% of the medium bag into the pot. Firm and smooth the planting medium. Next, place the bulb(s)/root(s) onto the soil, centering it/them, spreading the root(s) out (if roots) and then add remaining medium on top. Water well, saturating the soil deeply. Continue to saturate soil for the first few days then water as needed. Sit back and let mother nature do her thing!
Care Tip
Plants in containers are above soil level and exposed to the elements making them more prone to freeze damage during the winter than plants planted in the garden. Take extra precautions and overwinter the planter in a protected area (shed or garage) during freezing temperatures (best to provide a winter environment that is one zone hardier than your area). To overwinter: Water plants thoroughly and move borderline-hardy plants into a protected area to increase chance of survival. Because the plant is dormant, light isn't required. Check every few weeks to ensure the planting medium isn't dry. Water sparingly. Overwatering can cause the plants to come out of dormancy. Place planter back outside to restart its cycle when spring arrives and warmer temperatures return!