| Common Name | Deutschland Astilbe |
| Botanical Name | Astilbe japonica Deutschland |
| Mature Size | 18” - 20” tall; 18” - 24” wide |
| Sun Exposure | Partial shade, full sun |
| Soil Type | Loamy Soil, Clay Soil, Moist/Wet Soil |
| Bloom Time | Mid to late summer |
| Flower Color | White |
| Care | Easy to grow, tough and hardy, Astilbes are now a mainstay in all good perennial gardens. In fact, American gardeners are in the midst of a passionate love affair with Astilbes. |
| Soil | Astilbes are all quite easy to grow, as long as their ground does not dry out for long. They must have plenty of moisture, so choose your locations carefully. |
| Water | The warmer the weather, the more moisture astilbe plants need, especially when situated in full sun. They do not handle prolonged periods of drought well; the leaves will brown and dry, and if left dry too long, the plants will die. In the absence of rain, water astilbe weekly and deeply at the base, avoiding overhead watering. Keep the soil moist but not soggy. |
| Temperature and Humidity | Astilbe plants are tough and can survive winter, even in harsh climates. After the first hard frost, put down two inches of mulch around the stem to regulate the soil's temperature. |
| Fertilizer | Astilbe plants need phosphorus to bloom, so choose a fertilizer with the makeup of 5-10-5 or 10-10-10. Rake the fertilizer into the soil two weeks before you plant, or sprinkle a few granules onto the soil after the astilbe has been planted. Once the plant is established, fertilize every spring when the soil is moist but the leaves are not. |
| Pruning | Extremely little maintenance is required of astilbe plants. The flower heads will dry on the plant and remain attractive for many months. The flowers can be cut whenever they start to look ragged, or left up for winter interest and cut back in the spring. |
| Source | https://www.thespruce.com/growing-astible-plants-1402833 |
