What's in a name?
For Harrie it was just as important that his Astilbes have more 'catchy' names than those given to the old varieties. He thinks those traditional names are bland - just like the old flower colours!
Here are a few of Harrie's other introductions you might be lucky enough to find.
'Alive and 'Kicking'
'Boogie Woogie'
'Country and Western'
'Drum and Bass'
(actually Harrie's favourite for its amazingly bright colour)
'Milk and Honey'
'Rock and Roll'
'Stand and Deliver'
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More Astilbes from Harrie
Wednesday, 03 May 2006 It takes many years of observation and selection to finally make it as a Harrie Verduin Astilbe.
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Harrie Verduin
By Miriam Young
Harrie Verduin is making waves in Astilbe circles. Having introduced his much-acclaimed 'Music' series, with their vibrant colours and distinctive names, he's responsible for sparking renewed interest in this genus. |
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| The Nursery |
Astilbe Heaven
By Miriam Young
Harrie's nursery contains more Astilbe seedlings than you 'shake a stick at'! |
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| Breeding work |
More Astilbes from Harrie
By Miriam Young
It takes many years of observation and selection to finally make it as a Harrie Verduin Astilbe. |
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| Trading flowers |
Working 'Against The Clock'
By Miriam Young
Harrie has always traded his flowers and plants at the world-famous flower auction at Aalsmeer. This system has been one of his inspirations to breed new varieties. |
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