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Astilbe chinensis var. pumila (Dwarf chinese astilbe)
2 hours care
per year
per year
0.5m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Astilbe chinensis var. pumila
Other names
Dwarf chinese astilbe, Astilbe chinensis 'pumila'
Genus
Astilbe Astilbe
Species
A. chinensis var. pumila - A. chinensis var. pumila is perennial with feathery plumes of tiny, densely clustered, dark pink flowers in late summer.
Astilbe chinensis var. pumila is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Dark-pink, Purple in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Cut back after flowering.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Astilbe chinensis var. pumila (Dwarf chinese astilbe) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Rock
Cultivation
Plant in moist or boggy situations, as this plant is not suitable for soils that dry out. Divide every three to four years to maintain vigour.
Soil type
Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
Plant astilbes with hostas and border phlox, which both like the same damp, shady conditions.
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Botanical name
Astilbe chinensis var. pumila
Other names
Dwarf chinese astilbe, Astilbe chinensis 'pumila'
Genus
Astilbe Astilbe
Species
A. chinensis var. pumila - A. chinensis var. pumila is perennial with feathery plumes of tiny, densely clustered, dark pink flowers in late summer.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
Dark-pink, Purple in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Cut back after flowering.
Propagation methods
Division
Monthly care advice
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Where to grow
Astilbe chinensis var. pumila (Dwarf chinese astilbe) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Rock
Cultivation
Plant in moist or boggy situations, as this plant is not suitable for soils that dry out. Divide every three to four years to maintain vigour.
Soil type
Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
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| Soil types: | Loamy | Tell us... |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | Tell us... |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
COMPANION PLANTS
Plant astilbes with hostas and border phlox, which both like the same damp, shady conditions.
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
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This plant is featured at Chelsea Flower Show 2009
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