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Astilbe 'Deutschland' (Astilbe 'Deutschland')
2 hours care
per year
per year
0.9m
Max height
Max height
0.6m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Astilbe 'Deutschland'
Other names
Astilbe 'Deutschland'
Genus
Astilbe Astilbe
Variety or Cultivar
'Deutschland' _ 'Deutschland' is a perennial with feathery foliage, which unfurls in spring, followed in late summer with plumes of white flowers.
Astilbe 'Deutschland' is: Deciduous
Habit
Upright, Clump-forming
Flower
White in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
In cold areas, do not cut back until early spring. Old foliage may help to protect the plant from winter damage.
Propagation
Divide in late winter or early spring. Pot divisions under glass and plant out in late spring.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Astilbe 'Deutschland' (Astilbe 'Deutschland') will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, 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.
Soil type
Loamy
Soil drainage
Boggy damp conditions, Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
Plant astilbes with hostas and border phlox, which both like the same damp, shady conditions.
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Botanical name
Astilbe 'Deutschland'
Other names
Astilbe 'Deutschland'
Genus
Astilbe Astilbe
Variety or Cultivar
'Deutschland' _ 'Deutschland' is a perennial with feathery foliage, which unfurls in spring, followed in late summer with plumes of white flowers.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Upright, Clump-forming
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Colour
Flower
White in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
In cold areas, do not cut back until early spring. Old foliage may help to protect the plant from winter damage.
Propagation
Divide in late winter or early spring. Pot divisions under glass and plant out in late spring.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Astilbe 'Deutschland' (Astilbe 'Deutschland') will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, 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.
Soil type
Loamy
Soil drainage
Boggy damp conditions, Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
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| Soil types: | Loamy | Tell us... |
| Soil drainage: | Boggy damp conditions, Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive | Tell us... |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
COMPANION PLANTS
Plant astilbes with hostas and border phlox, which both like the same damp, shady conditions.
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
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