Diamonds and Pearls False Goat's Beard

Astilbe chinensis ‘Diamonds and Pearls’ is a sturdy, upright Chinese astilbe selected for large, white flower plumes and healthy foliage. Its dense panicles rise above divided leaves, with bloom continuing through summer in the original patent observations. ## Landscape Use and Seasonal Interest The cultivar identity and patent number are confirmed by [US Plant Patent PP19092](https://patents.google.com/patent/USPP19092P2/en), which names ‘Diamonds and Pearls’ as an Astilbe chinensis cultivar. The patent describes strong stems, freely flowering white plumes, and one-year container-grown measurements of about 73 cm to the top of the flowers and 68 cm in spread. The [RHS cultivar profile](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/248766/astilbe-chinensis-diamonds-and-pearls/details) likewise describes dense pure-white plumes on a robust clump near 75 cm tall. Use it as a bright focal point in a shady border, woodland planting, or large container. ## Siting and Soil Provide partial shade and consistently moist, organic-rich soil. Astilbe can tolerate some sun when roots stay moist, but hot, dry conditions may scorch the foliage. The patent records good performance under rain, wind, and high temperatures in its trial context; local performance still depends on soil moisture and climate. ## Maintenance Water through summer dry spells. Retain the fading plumes for texture, then remove old stems before new spring growth. Divide established clumps when crowded. Leave fading plumes through winter for texture, then remove old stems before spring growth.