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Astilbe chinensis
'Diamonds and Pearls'
from Harrie Verduin
The Netherlands

Introduced 2007

Impressive plumes of large silver-white flowers are displayed proudly over thick stems of dark-green foliage.

This robust grower is the first pure-white-flowered chinensis species Astilbe, and therefore the strongest pure-white cultivar there is!

Height: 28"/70cm
Spread: 22”/ 55cm
Hardiness: US zones 3-8
Blooms: July-August

Common name:
False Spirea

Patent status:
EU PBR 
US PPAF 
COPF

 
 
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All you need to know

Thursday, 04 May 2006 These shade-lovers are perhaps not the easiest of garden plants, but with good positioning and adequate water they will perform well and provide spectacular flowers.

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These shade-lovers are perhaps not the easiest of garden plants, but with good positioning and adequate water they will perform well and provide spectacular flowers.
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