Tawułka Arendsais a long-flowering perennial, forming inflorescences resembling feathery plumes. It is perfect for growing in damp and shady places that brighten with the intense colors of flowers. See whatcultivating Arendstawułka looks like in the garden, how to prune this plant and what diseases can threaten it. We present interestingArendsvarieties that are worth planting at a discount!
Tawułka Arendsa - Astilbe x arendsii
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Tawułka Arendsa - interesting varieties
Tawułka Arendsa(Astilbe x arendsii) is a tufted perennial which, depending on the variety, can reach 60 to 150 cm in height. Forms straight, stiff shoots and double pinnate, shiny or rough hairy leaves with corrugated edges.Arends tawułka flowersare gathered in fluffy spikes, which in turn form a sumptuous, raised panicle. Arends' tawułka blooms from early summer to early fall, and its flowers can be white, cream, pink to carmine.
There are quite a lot of Arends tawułka varieties, but only some of them have gained great popularity among gardeners. The most interestingArends tawułka varieties are presented in the table , which will help you choose the variety with the desired characteristics.
Tawułka Arendsa - cultivation
Tawułka Arendsa grows best in semi-shaded or shady positionsGrown in full sun, it requires intensive and regular irrigation, especially during flowering.Tawułka Arendsa feels best when grown in a semi-shaded position on the shores of water reservoirs in acidic, humus and fertile soil. On soils that are not moist enough and in strong sunlight, Arends' tawułka blooms poorly and for a short time. Howeverthe wetter the substrate, the less harmful to the tawułka full sun exposureTawułka does not like feeding with mineral fertilizers, but responds well to organic fertilization. Therefore, from the second year of cultivation, in spring, before sprouting, place well-fermented manure or compost between the plants.
Tawułka Arendsa - Astilbe x arendsii
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The long-term cultivation of Arends' tawułka in one place causes soil sterilization. Therefore, it should be exaggerated from time to time. Ideally every 4-5 years.When transplanting Arends' tawoule , the plant can also be rejuvenated, which is even advisable, because after 4-5 years the center of the cluster dies and the plants lose their nice appearance. Splitting old carp tawułki is best done in autumn
Tawułka Arendsa - trimming
Anders Tawułka requires trimming after flowering.The entire inflorescences are removed, which turn brown after flowering. This way we will improve the appearance of plants.
Tawułka Arendsa is sensitive to frost. Therefore,before the onset of winter, the above-ground part of the tawułkais cut right next to the ground. Plant stumps, on the other hand, are mulched with leaf soil, leaves or compost.
Tawułka Arendsa - diseases and pests
Tawułka Arendsa is very resistant to diseases and pests . However, it can sometimes be attacked by fungal diseases such as powdery mildew (Erysiphe polygoni) or leaf blotch (Cercospora).
The firstsymptoms of powdery mildew on Arendsare visible on the upper side of the leaves in the form of a white, powdery coating. Untreated plants start to turn yellow and die.
Arends' leaf spotsmanifests itself in the form of necrotic spots which, in rainy weather, grow rapidly and merge together to form large dead areas.This disease occurs most oftenin hot and rainy weather.
Tawułka Arendsa - Astilbe x arendsii
Photo. © Agnieszka Lach
With a low intensity of fungal diseases, it is worth using biopreparations, eg Biosept Active (grapefruit seed extract). If, on the other hand, the disease has spread quite strongly, the plants should be sprayed with a chemical preparation, such as Topsin M 500 EC.
The most common pests on Arends' tawułka are aphids . They are small insects that suck the sap from the plant tissues and excrete a sticky discharge on which pathogenic fungi can easily grow.
To combat aphids on the Arends tawułka, you can use natural plant protection products that you can easily prepare yourself at home, e.g.garlic extract, onion decoction or dandelion extract. In the case of a very large number of aphids, it is necessary to use chemical plant protection agents, e.g. Karate Gold or Mospilan 20 SP.
MSc Eng. Agnieszka Lach
