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Pruning guide · Perennial
Chinese astilbe (Astilbe chinensis): when and how to prune
Astilbe chinensis
Chinese astilbe (Astilbe chinensis) is best pruned in March.
| Pruning months | March |
|---|---|
| Flowering | July–September |
| Native to Belgium | No, planted |
Chinese astilbe (Astilbe chinensis): when to prune it?
Once a year, in March, before the new leaves appear.
What else to prune in those months? March
Chinese astilbe (Astilbe chinensis): how to prune it?
- Cut the old stems and dead leaves back to just above the ground.
- Take care not to damage the new pink buds already at the base.
- There is no need to remove spent plumes in summer: no second flush will follow.
How much to cut, and how often?
- One pruning period a year: March.
What does it mean for wildlife?
- If you only cut back in March, the old stems stand through the winter: insects overwinter in them and birds eat the seeds.
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Plant profile: Chinese astilbe (Astilbe chinensis) · Pruning calendar and basic rules
This guide is compiled from the Bladwijzer plant profile and pruning calendar.