Plants > Perennials

David's Chinese astilbe

Astilbe chinensis var. davidii

Genus: Astilbe
Family: Saxifragaceae

About this plant

One of the tallest, growing to 2m, with bronze-tinted leaves and erect panicles of purplish-pink flowers in late summer

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

Loam

pH

AcidAlkalineNeutral

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Moisture

Poorly DrainedMoist But Well Drained

Aspect

East FacingSouth FacingWest Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Good for moist or boggy situations. Not suitable for soils that dry out

Pruning

Cut back after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by division in late winter or early spring, pot divisions under glass and plant out in late spring

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Powdery mildews may be troublesome

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years