Deutschland Astilbe

When you see the lovely tall pyramids of white flowers over the ferny foliage of the Deutschland Astilbe, you will know right away why this plant is so popular. The impact it brings to shady parts of your garden can’t be overstated, and yet it is easy to grow, once you can provide sufficient moisture. Even when the blooms fade to buff-brown they are appealing, and can be left for months of interest well into fall. The open, ferny foliage is an effective ground cover, and plants are durable and long-lived, becoming better and better over time. Perfect for all partial and fully-shaded parts of the garden, except for dense and dark shade. Grows well beside water and looks wonderful mass-planted in any style of garden. Valuable in containers too, in warmer zones.

• Tall pyramids of white fluffy blossoms
• Summer blooming and attractive through fall and winter
• Perfect in shady parts of the garden
• Spectacular beside water and in damp soil
• Easy to grow and reliable

Grow the Deutschland Astilbe in full sun in cold zones, if you want, but usually it does best in partial or full shade under deciduous trees or in shadow zones. Avoid dry soil and water regularly as needed, because moist soil is the one essential for success. Richer soils and regular mulching will give superb results and big, healthy plants. Avoid planting directly in water. Once that is taken care of, there is little else to do, and pests, diseases, deer and rabbits are never problems. Cut off the spent flower stems whenever you feel like, and trim back the dying foliage in fall – that’s it. Few plants could be easier, as long as moisture is available.