False Spirea 'Rotlicht'

Astilbe arendsii

How to grow False Spirea 'Rotlicht'

  • Dappled Sun

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Try to plant in a location that enjoys dappled sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Rotlicht is thought of as hardy, so Rotlicht will tend to go dormant or grow slowly over the winter months. Rotlicht requires a soil ph of 5.6 - 7.5 meaning it does best in weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Rotlicht from seed

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

Transplanting Rotlicht

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

Harvesting Rotlicht

Other Names for False Spirea 'Rotlicht'

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