Dwarf Chinese astilbe (Astilbe chinensis var. pumila) is a bog plant that can grow 10cm – 50cm tall and 10cm – 50cm wide.
This plant is commonly known as dwarf Chinese astilbe.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: dwarf Chinese astilbe
Scientific name: Astilbe chinensis var. pumila
Plant type: Bogs, Perennials
Habit: Clump-forming
Height: 10cm – 50cm
Spread: 10cm – 50cm
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Loam
Moisture: Moist but well drained, Poorly drained
Garden type: Informal Garden, Rock & Gravel Garden
Planting type: Ground Cover
Other characteristics: RHS Award of Garden Merit
Seasonal colors
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How to plant Dwarf Chinese astilbe (Astilbe chinensis var. pumila) – AfroBrazilian, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Dwarf Chinese astilbe (Astilbe chinensis var. pumila) – Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
