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Pretty in Pink

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Astilbe simplicifolia Makino Star astilbe · Ornamentals · bred by van der Meer Hans

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The plant forms a compact bush 60–70 cm tall (sometimes up to 80 cm). The inflorescences are graceful, often drooping panicles with flowers in light and dark shades of pink. Dark burgundy-red stems create a contrast with the flowers.

The leaves are glossy, dark green, have a pronounced texture, and in some cases acquire a bronze or burgundy hue. The variety is distinguished by an exceptional flowering duration, which reaches 6 weeks in mid-summer.

The variety is suitable for landscaping, container cultivation, and use in cut flower arrangements for fresh or dried bouquets. The plant possesses resistance to wet weather conditions.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified. This section will be available upon verification.

Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Breeder
van der Meer Hans 5 Developed the variety
Applicant
van der Meer Hans 5 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Maatschap Dhr. J.W.M. van der Meer en Mw. E.H. van der Meer-Godijn 9 Holds the rights to the variety

Plant breeders' rights

The right is granted for a limited term: propagation of the variety requires a license from the rights holder.

European Union № 20230843
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  1. Application filed 11 April 2023
  2. Registered 1 September 2025
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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