Astilbe ‘Moerheimii’ (thunbergii hybrid)
Synonym: Astilbe ‘Moerheimii’ (thunbergiihybrid)
Description:
This historic cultivar was raised in 1909 by B. Ruys at Royal Moerheim Nurseries in the Netherlands. A member of the Thunbergii hybrid group, it was selected for its elegant habit and tall, airy flower plumes. Forming clumps of finely divided, fern-like foliage, it produces arching silvery-white flowers in midsummer, often developing a soft pink flush as they mature. It remains valued for its graceful appearance and reliability in moist soils.
Threat Status:
Threatened In Cultivation
As assessed by the Plant Heritage Threatened Plants Programme. For more details see www.plantheritage.org.uk/conservation/threatened-plants/
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