Dwarf Chinese astilbe (Astilbe chinensis var. pumila)
Dwarf Chinese astilbe (Astilbe chinensis var. pumila) is a bog plant that can grow 10cm – 50cm tall and 10cm – 50cm wide. In this growing guide we’ll learn the cultivation details and how to plant Dwarf Chinese astilbe (Astilbe chinensis var. pumila).
This plant is commonly known as dwarf Chinese astilbe.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.
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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
| Season | Stem | Foliage | Flower | Fruit |
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How to plant Dwarf Chinese astilbe (Astilbe chinensis var. pumila) – AfroBrazilian, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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A pond, fountain or even a smaller water container greatly increases the variety of plants you can grow. In addition, they also encourage a wide variety of wildlife, including insects, frogs, toads and birds.
Together with plants, these elements offer a diversity of interests.
Other types of Astilbe to consider:
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How to plant
In this section we will learn how to plant Dwarf Chinese astilbe (Astilbe chinensis var. pumila), know its needs in terms of soil, watering and sun exposure.
Soil
Dwarf Chinese astilbe (Astilbe chinensis var. pumila) is a plant that grows in loam conditions. It is not very sensitive to soil acidity or alkalinity and grows well in soils with pH acid, alkaline or neutral.
Regarding drainage, Astilbe chinensis var. pumila likes to grow in moist but well drained or humid or poorly drained soils.
Sunlight
Dwarf Chinese astilbe (Astilbe chinensis var. pumila) is a plant that should be grown in full sun or partial shade positions.
Cultivation profiles – Growing Dwarf Chinese astilbe (Astilbe chinensis var. pumila) – Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
