Aruncus sinensis Zweiweltenkind

Aruncus sylvestris 'Zweiweltenkind' is a variety of Goat's Beard. It is one of the most compact and robust cultivars among these plants in the understory. Its abundant summer flowering in creamy white panicles brightens the surroundings of water features, wet areas of the garden, or even a large container kept cool on the terrace. It is an excellent cut flower. This German hybrid is resistant to wind. A thickset plant with dark foliage and luminous, airy flowering, its name means "child of two worlds".

The Goat's Beard, also known as 'Zweiweltenkind', is a perennial plant that grows in moist areas with non chalky soil. It spreads through rhizomes and stolons and has a bushy clump habit. This plant belongs to the rose family and is commonly found in temperate and subarctic regions of the Northern Hemisphere. 'Zweiweltenkind' is a German hybrid of unknown origin. The plant will reach a height of 120 cm (47in) when flowering, 80 cm (32in) for the foliage, and spread over 60 cm (24in). It has a rapid growth rate and is long-lived. The flowering takes place in June-July in large feathery panicles 20 cm (8in) long composed of tiny creamy white flowers, both soft and bright. This plant has separate male and female versions. The male plants, usually sold commercially, have awe-inspiring flowers. The leaves of the plant are dark and fall off. 

It is a plant that prefers coolness and can tolerate sun if the soil is not too dry, but this hybrid cannot tolerate water shortages, especially in summer. The plant adapts well to clay soils if healthy and improved. The 'Zweiweltenkind' Goat's Beard is particularly suitable for cottage gardens, natural gardens, woodland gardens, and the surroundings of water features. It can easily be grown in pots or troughs with Astilbes (which it strongly resembles), Aconitum, digitalis, ferns, and other shade-loving perennials. In large borders, it looks beautiful with rhododendrons, azaleas, and hydrangeas. This plant is excellent for growing beneath Japanese maples or Styrax japonicus foliage, and it's perfect for planting near high-traffic borders. 'Zweiweltenkind' also thrives in partially shaded areas of a cool rock garden. It is a lovely flower for summer bouquets.