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    Country and Western

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    Product Information
    🚚 Shipping Starts: 3rd week of March
    📦 Quantity per Package: 1 Bare rooted plant

    Specifications
    ☀️ Light Required: Full shade/ partial shade
    🌷 Height: 22-28"
    🌸 Blooming Period: May - Aug
    🌱 Bulb Size: 2/3 eyes
    Planting Distance: 20-24"
    Planting Depth: 1"
    📍 Hardiness Zone: Zone 3-10
    🦌 Deer Resistant: Yes
    💐 Minimum Bulbs for Effect: 1-2
    Country and Western

    About Country and Western

    Astilbe Country and Western is a charming perennial that brings soft, feathery blooms and lush foliage to your garden. Its delicate pink plumes brighten shady spots, creating a beautiful, natural display. Perfect for borders, woodland gardens, or as a stunning focal point in containers, this low-maintenance plant adds timeless elegance to any outdoor space.

    • Soft pink blooms with a feathery texture.
    • Thrives in partial to full shade, ideal for shaded garden areas.
    • Long-lasting blooms, perfect for fresh or dried floral arrangements.
    • Low maintenance and easy to grow for gardeners of all levels.
    • Deer and rabbit resistant, ensuring your garden stays intact.

    How to plant and care for Astilbe Country and Western:

    • Plant in moist, well-drained soil with partial to full shade.
    • Space plants 18-24 inches apart to allow for healthy growth.
    • Water regularly, especially during dry periods, to keep the soil consistently moist.
    • Mulch around the base to retain moisture and prevent weeds.
    • Prune spent blooms to encourage healthy growth and tidy up the plant at the end of the season.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Hemerocallis 'Country and Western' is a cultivar of daylily known for its vibrant blooms and resilience. Proper care involves selecting a planting site with well-drained soil and full sun exposure, as daylilies thrive in these conditions. Water the plants regularly during their first growing season to establish a deep root system; once established, they are relatively drought-tolerant. Applying a balanced fertilizer in early spring can promote vigorous growth and abundant flowering. Mulching around the base helps retain soil moisture and suppress weeds. Deadheading spent flowers encourages continuous blooming, and dividing the clumps every 3 to 5 years prevents overcrowding, ensuring the plants remain healthy and productive.

    The optimal time to plant Hemerocallis 'Country and Western' is during early spring or early fall. Planting in early spring, after the last frost, allows the daylilies to establish roots before the growing season, leading to robust summer blooms. Alternatively, planting in early fall gives the roots time to develop before winter dormancy, resulting in a strong start the following spring. In both cases, ensure the soil is workable and not waterlogged. Avoid planting during extreme temperatures to reduce stress on the plants. Proper timing enhances root establishment and overall plant health, leading to more prolific flowering.

    Hemerocallis 'Country and Western' typically begins to bloom in its second growing season after planting. While some daylily cultivars may produce a few flowers in the first year, it's common for 'Country and Western' to take about a year to establish a strong root system and foliage before showcasing its full blooming potential. Once established, it will produce vibrant flowers annually during its blooming period, which usually occurs in mid to late summer. The exact timing can vary based on local climate and growing conditions, but gardeners can generally expect blooms by the second year.

    To plant Hemerocallis 'Country and Western' bulbs, start by selecting a site with full sun and well-drained soil. Dig a hole approximately 12 inches in diameter and 6 inches deep. Create a mound of soil in the center of the hole and place the bulb on top, spreading the roots over the mound. Ensure the crown (where the roots meet the stem) is about 1 inch below the soil surface. Backfill the hole with soil, gently firming it around the bulb to eliminate air pockets. Water thoroughly after planting to settle the soil and provide initial moisture. Space multiple bulbs about 18 to 24 inches apart to allow for growth and air circulation. Applying mulch can help retain moisture and regulate soil temperature.

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