Astilbe Bunter Seeds for Planting – Feathery flower plumes for Home Garden and Plant Collections
Seed Details & Growing Guide
All the essential information to grow healthy, vibrant flowers.
- Seed Type Flower Seeds
- Plant Type Annual Flowering Plant
- Germination Time 14-21 days
- Sowing Depth 0.5-1 cm
- Plant Spacing 25-40 cm
- Sunlight Part shade to full sun
- Soil Type Moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter
- Watering Regular watering to keep soil evenly moist; avoid waterlogging
- Ideal Temperature 18-24°C
- Blooming Time 60-90 days after sowing; blooms mid to late summer
- Suitable For Garden beds, borders, containers
- Seed Storage Store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container
- Special Care Provide soil fertility; deadhead spent plumes to extend flowering
Description
Astilbe Bunter is an annual flowering plant that brings feathery flower plumes to garden beds, borders, or containers. It prefers part shade to full sun and moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter, with regular watering to keep the soil evenly moist. Sow 0.5-1 cm deep and space 25-40 cm apart, with germination in 14-21 days and ideal growing temperatures of 18-24°C. Expect blooms 60-90 days after sowing, mid to late summer, and deadhead plumes to extend flowering.