The Astilbe is a well-traveled plant. She brings with her the memories of her old homeland. But can their longing to live under similar circumstances be fulfilled acceptably in Germany? A variety called “Germany” at least speaks for it.
How does the Astilbe 'Deutschland' grow in Germany?
The Astilbe 'Deutschland' is a winter-hardy hybrid variety that thrives well in shady to semi-shady locations with moist, nutrient-rich soil in Germany. It reaches a height of 40-50 cm, has white flower spikes and is suitable as a cut flower.
Can astilbe grow well in Germany?
Astilbe cangrow very well in Germany. Since the plant has acceptable winter hardiness, it can even be placed outdoors. However, winter protection is recommended in harsh regions. Alternatively, the astilbe can be grown in a pot and spent the winter indoors. The varieties that migrated from East Asia, Astilbe japonica and Astilbe chinensis, do not like direct sun. Bred hybrid varieties also prefer shade or partial shade, preferably on the edge of the tree.
What care does astilbe require in Germany?
In their homeland, astilbes grow in moist forests. The element of water is also the main challenge in care in the home garden.
- watering as needed
- Earth must never dry out completely and never be too wet
- fertilize in spring withcompost
- alternatively with other long-term fertilizer
- cut dried shoots in spring
What kind of variety is Astilbe 'Deutschland'?
The garden splendor 'Deutschland', Astilbe japonica 'Deutschland', is a more than100-year-old hybrid variety It is an upright and bushy growing perennial. It is suitable as a solitary plant and for group planting, in the cottage garden, in climbing plants, on the edge of the wood and in pots. Its characteristics are:
- 40-50 cm high
- 30-40 cm wide
- multi-pinnate, lush green leaves
- large pure white flower spikes from June to July
- can be sunnier than many varieties
- hardy
- suitable as a cut flower
Where can I get the Astilbe 'Germany'?
Every good tree nursery offers this variety because it is very popular here and abroad. If the 'Germany' variety is already present in the bed, it can be propagated. Since it forms many root rhizomes, the easiest way to do this is to divide it in the spring, shortly before it sprouts.
Tip
Astilbes grow particularly splendidly in nutrient-rich soils
The variety 'Deutschland' and all other astilbes need a lot of nutrients, especially phosphorus. Then they bloom particularly luxuriantly, much to the delight of bees. When planting, pay attention to nutrient-rich soil with a high humus content.
