Deutschland Japanese Astilbe

Astilbe japonica 'Deutschland'

Deutschland Japanese Astilbe is a mounding herbaceous  perennial with deeply divided dark green fern-like foliage.  Upright triangular panicles of pure white flowers create feathery tufts above the leaves in late spring into summer.  Flowers best in  part shade and rich, moist soils.  Astilbe are deer and rabbit resistant.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance.  Water regularly, keep soils moist to prevent burning or foliage decline.  Powdery mildew and wilt may occur.  Watch for japanese beetles. 

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings,  Borders,  Woodland Gardens,  Naturalized Areas,  Wildlife Garden, Foundational Plantings, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS:  Heuchera,  Lenten Rose,  Azalea

IMAGE:  Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova,  Astilbe 'Deutschland' Tawułka 2010-06-20 01,  CC BY-SA 4.0, (2)  Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova,  Astilbe 'Deutschland' Tawułka 2010-06-20 02, CC BY-SA 4.0

 *As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.