Astilbe ‘Queen of Holland’ is a bog plant that can grow 10cm – 50cm tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide. In this growing guide we’ll learn the cultivation details and how to plant Astilbe ‘Queen of Holland’.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.
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Plant profile
Common name: Astilbe ‘Queen of Holland’
Scientific name: Astilbe ‘Queen of Holland’
Plant type: Bogs, Perennials
Habit: Clump-forming
Height: 10cm – 50cm
Spread: 50cm – 1.5m
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Loam
Moisture: Moist but well drained, Poorly drained
Garden type: Informal Garden
Planting type: Cut Flowers, Flower borders and bedding
Seasonal colors
| Season | Stem | Foliage | Flower | Fruit |
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A pond, fountain or even a smaller water container greatly increases the variety of plants you can grow. In addition, they also encourage a wide variety of wildlife, including insects, frogs, toads and birds.
Together with plants, these elements offer a diversity of interests.
How to plant
In this section we will learn how to plant Astilbe ‘Queen of Holland’, know its needs in terms of soil, watering and sun exposure.
Soil
Astilbe ‘Queen of Holland’ is a plant that grows in loam conditions. It is not very sensitive to soil acidity or alkalinity and grows well in soils with pH acid, alkaline or neutral.
Regarding drainage, Astilbe ‘Queen of Holland’ likes to grow in moist but well drained or humid or poorly drained soils.
Sunlight
Astilbe ‘Queen of Holland’ is a plant that should be grown in full sun or partial shade positions.
