Deutschland Astilbe

Name: Deutschland Astilbe
Brand: Monrovia
SKU: 00351

Astilbe x arendsii 'Deutschland'

Pronunciation: a-STIL-bee ar-END-see-eye

SKU #00351

USDA Zone

4-9

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OVERVIEW
Description	Graceful, airy mounds with plumes of snow white, feathery flowers. Works well in pots and tubs. Creates a very showy landscape accent in moist areas, such as around pools and water features, in a shaded to dappled shade setting. An herbaceous perennial.
Light	Full shade, Partial shade
Watering	Keep soil consistently moist.
Blooms	Summer
Mature Size	Mounding foliage reaches 1 ft. tall, 3 ft. wide; flowers reach 2 ft. tall.

DETAILS
Deciduous/Evergreen	Herbaceous
Special Features	Easy Care
Growth Rate	Moderate
Flower Attributes	Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers

STYLE
Landscape Use	Border, Container
Design Ideas	With its white, feathery flowers and gentle mounding form, this species of Astilbe adds particular softness to the garden. Though happy in containers, it needs colorful perennials for added dimension. For a naturalized look around a backyard pool, try a sweeping curve of Deutschland Astilbe amongst a large rock or two and some spreading or climbing groundcover.
Flower Color	White
Foliage Color	Green
Companion Plants	Azalea (Azalea); Columbine (Aquilegia); Hosta (Hosta); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra); Brunnera (Brunnera)

CARE
Care	Thrives in organically rich, evenly moist, acidic, well-drained soil, sited in bright shade or filtered sun; does not tolerate dry conditions. Mulch to keep roots cool and moist, avoiding the crown. Clip spent blooms for a tidy appearance. Remove old foliage and stems in early spring. Feed in early spring, and again after bloom.