False Spirea 'Mars'

Astilbe arendsii

How to grow False Spirea 'Mars'

  • Dappled Sun

  • High

Try to plant in a location that enjoys dappled sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Mars is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. Mars requires a soil ph of 5.6 - 7.5 meaning it does best in weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Mars from seed

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

Transplanting Mars

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Mars is a hardy plant.

Harvesting Mars