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Astilbe japonica Deutschland

Perennial Spirea

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Type: Perennials
Height: Medium 18-24" (Plant 18" apart)
Bloom Time: Early Summer to Mid-Summer
Sun-Shade: Half Sun/ Half Shade to Full Shade
Zones: 4-8   Find Your Zone
Soil Condition: Normal, Clay, Acidic
Flower / Accent: White / White
Pot Size: 3.5" square x 4" deep

Shorter and earlier than other whites, this Astilbe will bloom in early summer. Foliage is a lustrous shiny green. Blooms early to midsummer. With pristine white plumes, A. Deutschland will stand out in the night garden as well. A staple for semi-shade and shade gardens.

Astilbe are mainstays of shade and woodland gardens. They combine well with other moisture loving plants like Brunnera, Ligularia, Lobelia and Hosta.

Features to Note:

  • Deer Resistant
  • Winter Interest
  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Rabbit Resistant
  • Wet Site Tolerant
  • Attracts Hummingbirds

Astilbe General Information:

Astilbe lend a refined grace to perennial borders. Perfect for the shade garden along with Hostas and Ferns. Lush deeply cut foliage is attractive for the entire season and is colored from green to bronze. Effective anywhere with rich moist soil and partial shade.

Astilbe Plant Care:

Low care. Needs moisture during dry spells. Best to clean up in the spring as seedheads are attractive. Can be divided every 3-5 years in early spring. Cut through woody crowns to separate eyes to form additional plants. Add fertilizer or compost if desired when planting or moving and in late fall to winter.

$10.95 ea.
(3+) $10.50 ea.
Ships: Fall 2016
Plant Code: ASDE