Astilbe 'Queen of Holland'

[ height 16 in., flower white with pink tinge early, part shade to sun, clump former ]

PLUME FLOWER  These are long blooming, very useful, durable plants. Excellent display in rich, moist, acid soil. After the flowers fade, the rich brown plumes may be left to decorate the winter landscape. Shades of green, to greens with bronze, red or purplish red tones highlight the sight of elegant, lacy shapes of the astilbe leaf. Astilbe ‘Queen of Holland’- Large blocky plumes are white with a slight pink tinge. One of the earliest whites. Foliage begins with a strong bronze tint and lightens as it ages. This proven cultivar and performer, has thrived here in Bill’s shade garden for a number of years.