Astilbe chinensis Pumila
Astilbe chinensis Pumila
Astilbe chinensis Pumila
Astilbe chinensis Pumila
Astilbe chinensis Pumila
Astilbe chinensis Pumila
Astilbe chinensis Pumila
Astilbe chinensis Pumila
Astilbe chinensis Pumila
Dwarf Chinese Astilbe, False Spirea, False Goat's Beard
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Description
Astilbe chinensis 'Pumila' is a vigorous perennial with a long flowering period. From July onwards, its light purple-pink flowers gathered in upright and well-formed panicles brighten up the surroundings of water features, shade gardens, and wet areas in the garden. It also performs well in large containers kept moist on the terrace. Its feathery panicles remain attractive as cut flowers or in dried bouquets. The foliage takes on lovely shades in autumn.
Astilbe chinensis 'Pumila', also known as false spirea, is a dwarf rhizomatous perennial plant with a compact habit with dense and regular clumps of deciduous compound foliage with toothed leaflets, forming a beautiful ground cover from spring. It reaches 30 cm (12in) high when in flower and spreads over 30 to 40 cm (12 to 16in). It is a long-lived plant belonging to the Saxifragaceae family. The wild species from which this horticultural variety originates is native to the islands of the Japanese archipelago.
Plant Astilbe chinensis 'Pumila' in moist to damp, rich, neutral to acidic soil. It is a good choice for difficult-to-plant, heavy soil. This hybrid does not tolerate drought but is well-suited to clay soils if they are healthy and fertile. Note that Astilbes do not tolerate being flooded in winter. Plant Astilbe in partial shade or a non-scorching sunny location. In the wild, these plants grow in moist understories. Daily watering will be necessary in hot summers.
Chinese Astilbe can easily be grown in pots or troughs, flower beds and borders and used for cut flowers and dried flowers. In woodland, they can be used as low screening hedges. Combine them with Hostas, Ferns (Athyrium filix-femina), Arums, Kaffir Lilies (Schizostylis coccinea) and Meadowsweet (Filipendula) or other perennials for wet soils.
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Astilbe
chinensis
Pumila
Saxifragaceae
Dwarf Chinese Astilbe, False Spirea, False Goat's Beard
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Astilbe chinensis Pumila mainly thrives in partial shade. You can plant it in gentle sunlight but avoid the hot midday hours. It is a trouble-free plant. Plant it in spring or autumn in cool, moist, well-drained, fertile soil, rich in organic matter. You can plant it in a marshy area. Do not plant it in limestone soil as it is sensitive to drying out. To plant your astilbe, work your soil to a depth of 20 cm (8in), breaking it up well, and add a base fertiliser such as bonemeal. Remove your plant from its pot and position the top of the root ball under 3 cm (1in) of soil. Then fill in and water thoroughly to eliminate air pockets. In dry weather, water regularly for a few weeks to aid rooting. Astilbes require very little maintenance, just keep the soil moist and add compost and/or fertiliser in spring. In winter you may need to protect the flowers and young foliage, as they can be damaged by spring frosts. Avoid digging near these plants, as the roots develop near the surface. These plants are disease-resistant and rarely attacked by insects. While slugs ignore them, they can be prone to powdery mildew and fungal spots.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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