False Spirea 'Snowdrift'

Astilbe arendsii

How to grow False Spirea 'Snowdrift'

  • Partial Sun

  • High

Try to plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Snowdrift is thought of as hardy, so this plant will grow or become dormant during the winter. A soil ph of between 5.6 and 7.5 is ideal for Snowdrift as it does best in weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Snowdrift from seed

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

Transplanting Snowdrift

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

Harvesting Snowdrift