Chinese Astilbe
Astilbe chinensis 'Pumila'
Outstanding perennial color for shade. Late summer plumes of rich rose-purple flowers provide color for two months or more on a smaller compact form. Wonderful cut flower. Feature as a focal point in the woodland garden or mass for dramatic effect. Deer resistant.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | a-STIL-bee chi-NEN-sis |
| Key feature: | Deer Resistant |
| Plant type: | Perennial |
| Garden styles: | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Rustic |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Herbaceous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 4 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Full to partial shade |
| Sunset climate zones: | 1 - 7, 14 - 17, 32 - 45 |
| Water Needs: | Needs wet or constantly moist soil. |
| Average landscape size: | Moderate grower 10 in. tall, 12 to 24 in. wide. Blooms to 24 in. tall. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Growth habit: | Mounding |
| Flower attributes: | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Special features: | Deer Resistant |
| Landscape uses: | Firescaping/Fire Wise, Mass Planting, Very Wet Areas, Water Garden, Woodland Garden |
| Flower color: | Purple |
| Blooms: | Mid-summer |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 0352 |
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Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. For a neat appearance, remove old foliage before new leaves emerge. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring.
Outstanding perennial color for shade. Late summer plumes of rich rose-purple flowers provide color for two months or more on a smaller compact form. Wonderful cut flower. Feature as a focal point in the woodland garden or mass for dramatic effect. Deer resistant.
Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. For a neat appearance, remove old foliage before new leaves emerge. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | a-STIL-bee chi-NEN-sis |
| Key feature: | Deer Resistant |
| Plant type: | Perennial |
| Garden styles: | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Rustic |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Herbaceous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 4 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Full to partial shade |
| Sunset climate zones: | 1 - 7, 14 - 17, 32 - 45 |
| Water Needs: | Needs wet or constantly moist soil. |
| Average landscape size: | Moderate grower 10 in. tall, 12 to 24 in. wide. Blooms to 24 in. tall. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Growth habit: | Mounding |
| Flower attributes: | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Special features: | Deer Resistant |
| Landscape uses: | Firescaping/Fire Wise, Mass Planting, Very Wet Areas, Water Garden, Woodland Garden |
| Flower color: | Purple |
| Blooms: | Mid-summer |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 0352 |
