Highlights Water Features in the Garden
Astilbe "Deutschland" is popular now because...
• it adds a textural element
• it brightens up shady areas
• the foliage acts as ground cover
Although Astilbe "Deutschland" is not as tall as some of the other Astilbe plants, it packs just as much of a punch with its creamy-white plumes on top of a 2 foot high stem. From a distance, the plumes appear to be fuzzy, adding a textural component to your garden and providing a contrast to the glossy, dark green, sharp-tooth leaves below. This is a plant that draws attention from all directions.
Astilbe "Deutschland" is a low maintenance plant that rewards you with flowers in late spring and foliage throughout the entire growing season. Deutschland grows best in moist, organically rich soil in ground that remains well-drained, so a little ground preparation pays off. Using compost mulch around the plants in the summer helps to retain this moisture.
Brightens up Dark Areas
The brightness of masses of Astilbe "Deutschland" introduces light color into the darker, shadier corners of the garden, whether planted in the ground or in containers. After the blooms fade, the foliage remains as ground cover, adding visual interest and keeping the weeds down. Deutschland is a great plant to use in woodland gardens or to highlight ponds, streams and other water features you may have.