About
Astilbe 'Dusseldorf' is a compact, clump-forming perennial that grows to a height of 30-60 cm. It features finely divided green leaves that develop a bronze hue in spring. In early summer, it produces purplish-pink, feathery flower plumes that rise above the foliage.
About the genus
Astilbe are perennial plants with rhizomes, characterized by their dissected leaves that typically have a ternate structure. In summer, they produce upright panicles filled with small flowers in shades of white, pink, or purple. The dried flower heads persist into autumn, adding interest to the landscape.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Clay, Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Poorly-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
- Plant type
- Bogs, Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- 0.5-1 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in moist, humus rich or boggy soil in full sun, or in drier soils grow in partial shade. Will not thrive in soils that dry out in summer. Divide and replant every 3-4 years to maintain vigour and flower quality, discarding any old, woody rhizomes. May be damaged by late spring frosts
- Pruning
- Flowering stems may be cut back when flowers fade, or left standing for winter interest
- Propagation
- Propagate by division in winter or early spring; replant immediately or pot up to plant out in spring when re-established
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to leaf spot and Powdery mildews