Astilbe: Astilbe 'Professor van der Wielen' (thunbergii hybrid)

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Astilbe 'Professor van der Weilen' bears white blooms on giant arching plumes. Great for the waterside. A great favorite of famed British plantsman Graham Stuart Thomas. There really is no plant that can be compared to astilbe; it is singular in flower form as well as foliage. The flowers are plume-like, and can be used cut either fresh or dried. This variety was developed in Germany in 1917. Astilbes are native to Asia. Few plants are as easily grown to perfection as astilbe. Average garden soil with even, ample moisture is all that is required. -- edited by dtd pbcouchman

History:

Astilbe 'Professor van der Weilen' was introduced in Germany in 1917.