Astilbe x japonica ‘Mainz’
Blooming Time
Exposure
With attractive dark green compound foliage ‘Mainz’ is a handsome clump forming foliage plant spring through fall. Yet early to mid summer, during its terrific floral display, it bears such a multitude of dark lavender rose plumes one hardly notices the leaves. Nice with other astilbes, especially pinks and whites, ‘Mainz’ is excellent with a host of other clump forming perennials.
Details
Hardiness Zone:
Blossom Color:
Rose to Pink
Growth Habit:
Clump Forming
Max Height:
2'
Texture:
Recommended Spacing:
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Special Characteristics
Features
Massive plumes of dark lavender rose fragrant flowers in early to mid summer above rich green foliage.
Landscape Value
Ground cover, edging, accent, or companion.
Care
Watering:
'Mainz' Astilbe requires a fair amount of supplemental watering and often requires watering on a regular basis during the growing season.
Fertilizing:
'Mainz' Astilbe is a moderate feeder, benefiting from a couple of annual applications of slow release fertilizer. A spring application of a 3-1-2 ratio (such as a 15-5-10) can be applied at a rate of about 10 pounds per 1000 square feet, and during early fall, an application of a 2-1-2 ratio (such as a 10-5-10) can be applied to encourage root development and cold hardiness.
Pruning:
'Mainz' Astilbe is a deciduous plant (nonevergreen) and does not require pruning. It is perfectly acceptable to allow the dropped leaves to decompose and nourish the soil.