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dwarf Chinese astilbe | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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dwarf Chinese astilbe

Astilbe chinensis var. pumila

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Astilbe
Family: Saxifragaceae

About this plant

An herbaceous perennial forming a spreading clump to 30cm in height, with dark green, deeply cut leaves and dense, fluffy spikes of rosy-mauve flowers

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

Loam

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedMoist But Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Good for moist or boggy situations. Are 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 CoverWall Side Borders

Planting Places

Pond Margins

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years