Variety traits
Astilbe Buch.-Ham. ex D. Don
These traits are evaluated based on the number of calendar days of flowering and the number of flower stalks per plant. These indicators are highly dependent on agrometeorological conditions: excess sun and lack of moisture reduce the ornamental period.
In the reference 3 varieties crop False goat's beard, where this is mentioned in the description.
The flowering duration of Astilbe is measured in days as the period from the beginning to the end of mass flowering, reaching up to 44 days in some Arendsii group cultivars. Flowering abundance is determined by counting the number of flower stalks per plant or per planting area, which allows for identifying statistical differences between cultivars.
The influence of external factors significantly modifies these indicators: during hot and dry periods, flowering begins earlier and ends faster. Placing plants in sun-exposed areas shortens the ornamental period to two weeks, while a lack of moisture in the spring directly reduces the intensity of bud formation.
For practical application, it is important to note that cultivars with white inflorescences visually lose their ornamental value faster than darker forms due to the contrast of fading parts. Careful selection of cultivars with staggered flowering times allows for maintaining the overall attractiveness of a collection for up to 4 months.
General information about the subject — on the page Abundance and duration of flowering.
Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.
Astilbe Buch.-Ham. ex D. Don · False goat's beard
Buidin IUrii Valeriiovych
Astilbe Buch.-Ham. ex D. Don · False goat's beard
Buidin IUrii Valeriiovych