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Astilbe chinensis var. pumila
Dwarf Chinese Astilbe
Plant Type: Perennial
MORNING sun/AFTERNOON shade to FULL shade
Lilac-pink fluffy flower plumes June through August on graceful, fernlike foliage mounds . Dwarf variety spreads to form an excellent ground cover. Needs consistent moisture for best performance.
Height9-12"
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Spread12-24"
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Growth HabitTHRILLER (upright)
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Landscape Application:
The perfect choice for beds and borders. Superb for landscape containers.
Astilbe chinensis var. pumila Plant Care:
Prefers moist, organically rich soil. Foliage will brown if soil is too dry.
USDA Hardiness Zone: Zone 4 (-30/-20F)
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Dwarf Chinese Astilbe Characteristics & Attributes
Season of Interest
LATE (July-frost)
Mid Season (May - June)
Late Season (July - frost)
Soil Moisture Needs
Moderate to high soil moisture.
Moderate
Moist
Special Benefits
Cut Flower / or Foliage
Dried Flower
Ground Cover
Critter Resistance
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Dwarf Chinese Astilbe Additional Information
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