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Beginner
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0.6m
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0.6m
max. height |
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2-5 years
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2 hours care
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Botanical name: Astilbe chinensis var. pumila 'Serenade'
Other names: Chinese astilbe 'Serenade', Astilbe 'Serenade', False goat's beard 'Serenade', False spirea 'Serenade'
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Genus: Astilbe
Variety or cultivar: 'Serenade' _ 'Serenade' is an upright, clump-forming perennial with deeply divided dark green leaves and spikes of rose-pink flowers in late summer.
Astilbe chinensis var. pumila 'Serenade' is: Deciduous
Flower: Rose-pink in Summer
Foliage: Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
Habit: Clump-forming, Erect, Upright
Companion planting: Plant astilbes with hostas and border phlox, which both like the same damp, shady conditions.
Astilbe chinensis var. pumila 'Serenade' (Chinese astilbe 'Serenade') will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Beds and borders, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Drying, Flower Arranging, Rock, Woodland
Cultivation: Prefers shady, moist acidic sites but needs good drainage in winter. Can grow in direct sun with constant moisture. Will grow in drier soils if watered. Divide every three to four years to maintain vigour.
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Loamy |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Shade, Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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