Astilba Nude

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Astilbe nude (lat. Astilbe glaberrima) - one of the undersized representatives of the Astilba genus of the Stonefragment family. Refers to moisture-loving plants. It is also famous for its high cold-resistant properties, does not require shelter for the winter. Unpretentious, decorative. Looks especially good in rocky gardens.

Characteristics of culture

Astilbe naked is represented by perennial low-growing plants that do not exceed 20 cm in height. In culture, dwarf representatives can also be found - no higher than 12 cm. Therefore, it is recommended to plant the culture in several pieces, together they form spherical bushes, over which a huge number is formed in the middle of summer small pink or light pink flowers, collected in fairly dense inflorescences.

Plant leaves are no less attractive. By autumn, they acquire an incredibly beautiful bronze shade, which gives the garden a special zest. For this reason, experienced gardeners are advised to use naked astilba in the garden of autumn flowers, that is, automalities. Moreover, as already mentioned, the species is winter-hardy, it is not afraid of night frosts. But he has a negative attitude to drought, often in the absence of the required amount of moisture it dries up ahead of time, blooms less abundantly, and sometimes does not bloom at all.

Landing subtleties

Astilba naked, like other representatives of the genus, can be transplanted in any growing season. The main thing is to ensure abundant watering after planting for 14-20 days. However, the best period for transplanting is spring, because the activity of growth and survival depends largely on climatic conditions. If the weather is damp and there is no warmth, most likely, the transplanted plants will not take root, or rather they will not take root and die. Therefore, it is best to carry out landing and transfer operations in warm weather.

Plants should not be planted too often, they do not like crowding. But this rule can be neglected by planting 2-3 pieces of material next to each other, so they will look more harmonious, but a distance of at least 30 cm should be left between friendly bushes. You can plant in grooves, previously fertilized with complex mineral fertilizers and rotted organic matter (compost or humus - your choice). The amount of fertilizer is selected depending on the composition and level of soil fertility. It is important to remember that naked astilbe will not tolerate poor soils, therefore, it is impossible to exclude feeding both during planting and in the future.

Pest and disease control

Astilbe belongs to resistant cultures, and astilbe naked is no exception. Plants are rarely affected by pests and diseases. Among pests, gall and strawberry nematodes, as well as slobbering pennits, or rather their larvae, are dangerous. They, in turn, are able to eat all the foliage, respectively, lead to a weakening of growth, a decrease in the activity of the development of peduncles and a lack of flowering. It is quite simple to deal with the larvae, you can even do without chemicals by collecting them by hand. If there are too many larvae, it is recommended to treat the plants with insecticides, for example, Confidor or Aktara.

Of the diseases, astilba naked can be destroyed by root rot. The disease is a consequence of waterlogging of the soil. As a rule, it is accompanied by brown spots formed on the edges of the foliage, bending and subsequent drying out. To save the plant, you need to dig out a bush, remove dried leaves and soak the roots in a weak solution of potassium permanganate. Only after the listed manipulations are planted in a new place and in the future follow the rules of watering, avoiding waterlogging.