Astilbe 'Europa' Astilbe 'Europa' (japonica hybrid)

astilbe 'Europa'

ABOUT

'Europa' is a clump-forming perennial to 60cm tall with deep green, divided foliage and from late spring, plumes to 15cm long of very pale pink flowers. An early-flowering cultivar often used for forcing as a potted plant

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About this plant

  • memoNames

    • Family

      Saxifragaceae

    • Synonyms

      astilbe 'Europa'

    • Common names

      Astilbe 'Europa'

  • infoCharacteristics

    • Foliage type

      Deciduous

    • Height

      0.5-1 metres

    • Spread

      0.5-1 metres

    • Hardiness zones

      H7

  • sunLight

    Full Sun, Partial Shade

  • scissorsPruning

    No pruning required but can cut back after flowering, or delay until spring as faded flower spikes can remain attractive in autumn and winter

  • bambooSoil

    SoilLoam

  • pinSuitable locations

    • Hardiness zone

      Flower borders and beds Cottage & Informal Garden Patio & Container Plants

  • sproutPropogation

    • Propagate by division in spring

  • insectPests

    Generally pest free

  • microbeDiseases

    Generally disease free, but may be affected by powdery mildews and a leaf spot