Astilbe - Chinensis Pumila
Extend your garden's vibrant display late into the summer with the Astilbe Chinensis Pumila. This lovely perennial forms dense, attractive clumps, making it ideal for groundcover in shaded areas. You will enjoy finely cut foliage topped with spikes of beautiful lavender flowers that are notably sun-resistant. This variety is among the last Astilbes to bloom, ensuring continuous color. It is excellent for luring in butterflies and can produce more flowers if faded blooms are deadheaded. This easy-to-grow plant thrives in partial to full shade.
$6.97
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
1960
/ 3183
#1960 in Plant & Flower Bulbs
Price vs Category Average
-70%
Below average
Zone
49
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Who it's for
- Excellent Shade Performer & Compact Size
- Deer and Rabbit Resistant
- Long-Lasting Texture and Plume Color
Who should skip it
- High Moisture Dependency
- Intolerant of Direct Sun
- Slow to Establish
Key Specs
Zone
4-9
Height
8-12 in.
Spread
12-18 in.
Sunlight
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water
Moderate
Flowering time
Mid-Summer
Flower Color
Lavender
Planting Depth
Crown 1/2" below soil line
Features
- Among the last Astilbes to bloom
- Spiky lavender flowers
- Excellent for extending summer color
- Lures in butterflies
- More sun-resistant flowers
- Clump-forming perennial habit
- Does well in shade
What customers say
Customers express overwhelming satisfaction with the quality and performance of the Astilbe Chinensis Pumila bare roots. The stock arrives healthy and robust, packaged professionally to prevent damage. The primary appeal is this perennial's reliability in thriving within challenging shady garden locations, offering vibrant, dense pink to purple plumes. Its compact size is highly valued for borders and containers, maximizing space. While initial growth can be slow for new gardeners, long-term satisfaction remains high. Despite minor establishment variability, the perceived high quality and dependable, low maintenance nature make this Astilbe a strongly recommended choice for adding lasting color to shaded areas.
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