Astilbe chinensis 'Pumila' - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Chinese astilbe (Astilbe chinensis var. pumila) is a runner-forming, compact, creeping perennial that produces pink-coloured flowers arranged in panicles from August to September. Its pinnate, serrated leaves are medium green. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, nutrient-rich, sandy soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 30 cm and is approx. 40 cm wide. The Chinese astilbe is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Astilbe chinensis 'Pumila'.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower * Attractive orange autumn colouring

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Chinese astilbe are medium green, pinnate, serrated. Chinese astilbe turns bright orange in autumn.

Frost hardiness
The Chinese astilbe has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Stoloniferous, compact, creeping.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Chinese astilbe sets beautiful accents together with: Garden silverbell 'Plum Pudding'®, mountain sedge.

Care
- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time. - This plant should not be cut back in autumn, as it looks pretty in winter or the dead plant parts serve as winter protection. Only prune in spring before new shoots appear.

Flower
Astilbe chinensis var. pumila forms pink-coloured flowers arranged in panicles from August.

Use
Pruning, ground cover, woodland edge