False Spirea 'Etna'

Astilbe arendsii

How to grow False Spirea 'Etna'

  • Partial Sun

  • High

Try to plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Etna is thought of as hardy, so it can be safe to leave outdoors for the majority of winter (although if in doubt, using a row cover is often a good idea). A soil ph of between 5.6 and 7.5 is ideal for Etna as it does best in weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Etna from seed

Try to ensure a gap of at least 1.46 feet (45.0 cm) when sowing to prevent overcrowding your seedlings.

Transplanting Etna

As Etna is hardy, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting Etna