Astary® (Astilbe arendsii) Mix (Benary)

Astary® (Astilbe arendsii) Mix (Benary)

Astary® (Astilbe arendsii) Mix (Benary) is a astilbe seed selection from Benary Seeds. This flowering selection can be grown in containers or garden beds with suitable light and moisture.

Variety details

• First annualized Astilbe on the market
• Crop timeSpring: 12 - 23 weeks
• Height10 ″ / 25 cmExposure
• Sun - Shade
• Seed formPelleted Seed
• UsesBedding, Landscape
• Culture guide
• Usage
• pot plant, border plant
• Sowing method
• 3-5 seeds per plug
• Germination
• Sow 2-3 seeds per cell in well-drained media with good moisture holding capacity. Maintain high but not saturated soil moisture levels during plug production. Germinates at 68-72 °F (20-22 °C) in 28 days. During Stage II lower temperatures to 65-70 °F (18-21 °C). Plugs should finish in 10-12 weeks. DO NOT VERNALIZE PLUGS.
• Growing on
• Grow on 65-70 °F (18-21 °C) - DO NOT VERNALIZE PLUGS
• Media
• Use a friable, coarse-fibered perennial media containing 10-20 % clay, 0-15 % organic matter (such as wood chips or bark humus), a multiple balanced fertilizer at 1-1.5 kg per m³, Radigen at 100 g/m³, and a coated time release fertilizer (4-5 months) at 3-4 kg; pH value: 5.5-6.0
• Temperature
• 15-18 °C. Non-frost-free overwintering: Cover the plants with a non-woven cloth to protect against direct sunlight. Frost-free overwintering: 3-5 °C
• Fertilization
• Heavy feeder. Apply 150-200 mg N per l of a balanced multiple fertilizer containing a high percentage of nitrate nitrogen. Ensure a good potassium supply. Avoid overfertilization with nitrogen. Use 1-2 applications of sequestered iron to avoid iron deficiency.

Sowing and establishment

Sow into a fine, freely draining nursery medium. Follow the packet’s instructions for pelleted seed and keep moisture steady during germination. Transplant established seedlings gently into containers or beds.

Growing and harvest

Provide partial shade or filtered light, especially during strong afternoon heat. Maintain even moisture while ensuring good drainage. Give plants enough room for branching and remove faded blooms where practical.

Choose your required pack size from the available options. Follow the supplied packet for variety-specific spacing, sowing season and treatment instructions.