Deutschland Japanese Astilbe (Astilbe japonica 'Deutschland')

Deutschland Japanese Astilbe (Astilbe japonica 'Deutschland') is a mounding herbaceous perennial with deeply divided, dark green, fern-like foliage. Upright, triangular panicles of pure white flowers form feathery tufts above the leaves in late spring into summer.

It flowers best in part shade and rich, moist soil. Astilbes offer deer and rabbit resistance.

Growing details

• Plant type: Herbaceous perennial
• Mature size: 1.5–2 feet tall and wide
• Spacing: Approximately 1.5 feet apart
• Hardiness: USDA zones 4–9
• Light: Part sun to full shade; flowers best in part shade
• Soil: Rich, moist soil
• Flowers: Upright, triangular panicles of pure white flowers
• Bloom season: Late spring into summer
• Foliage: Deeply divided, dark green, fern-like leaves
• Additional traits: Deer and rabbit resistance

Care and garden use

Water regularly and keep soil moist to help prevent foliage burn or decline. Watch for powdery mildew, wilt, and Japanese beetles.

Use as an accent or in grouped plantings, borders, woodland gardens, naturalized areas, wildlife gardens, foundation plantings, or containers where its moisture needs can be met. Pair with heuchera, Lenten rose, or azalea for contrasting foliage and seasonal flowers.

Image credits: Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova, Astilbe 'Deutschland' Tawułka 2010-06-20 01 and Astilbe 'Deutschland' Tawułka 2010-06-20 02, both CC BY-SA 4.0. Plants naturally vary in appearance and may differ from the images shown.