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Beginner
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0.5m
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1m
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2-5 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Astilbe 'Professor van der Wielen'
Other names: Astilbe 'Professor van der Wielen'
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Genus: Astilbe
Variety or cultivar: 'Professor van der Wielen' _ 'Professor van der Wielen' is an herbaceous perennial with divided mid-green leaves. In summer, it bears long, drooping sprays of white flowers.
Astilbe 'Professor van der Wielen' is: Deciduous
Flower: White in Summer
Foliage: Mid-green in Summer
Habit: Clump-forming
Companion planting: Plant astilbes with hostas and border phlox, which both like the same damp, shady conditions.
Astilbe 'Professor van der Wielen' (Astilbe 'Professor van der Wielen') will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, Bog garden, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Underplanting, Waterside
Cultivation: Plant in moist, fertile, humus-rich soil in full sun or partial shade. Will not thrive in soils that dry out. Divide every three to four years to maintain vigour.
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Loamy |
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Boggy damp conditions, Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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