Deutschland Astilbe
Astilbe x arendsii 'Deutschland'
Pronunciation: a-STIL-bee ar-END-see-eye
SKU #00351
| 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. |
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| 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. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
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| Special Features | Easy Care |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
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| 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 | 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. |
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| Lore | Astilbes were originally grown for the cut flower industry in both Europe and Asia. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 6
Good to grow!
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Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
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Ricky's Flower Market 238 Washington St.
Somerville, Massachusetts 02143 -
Mahoney's, Inc. 242 Cambridge St.
Winchester, Massachusetts 01890 -
Winston Flowers - Newton 11 Florence St.
Newton, Massachusetts 02459
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