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Astilbe chinensis (Chinese Astilbe)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 9000155



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Rosales
Family: Saxifragaceae
Genus: Astilbe
Species: Astilbe chinensis
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Ornamental
  • Perennial
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 3b (to -30 F / -34 C)
  • 4a (to -25 F / -32 C)
  • 4b (to -20 F / -29 C)
  • 5a (to -15 F / -26 C)
  • 5b (to -10 F / -23 C)
  • 6a (to -5 F / -21 C)
  • 6b (to 0 F / -18 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm)
Flowering Start edit
  • July
Flowering End edit
Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Dark
Leaf Shape edit
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Suitable For edit
  • Border/Bed
  • Cottage Garden
  • Flower Arranging/Drying
Sun Exposure edit
  • Partial Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Well-drained
  • Moist
Soil pH edit
  • <5.5 (Strongly acidic)
  • 5.5 - 5.9 (Medium acidic)
  • 6.0 - 6.4 (Slightly acidic)
  • 6.5 - 6.9 (Very slightly acidic)
  • 7.0 (Neutral)
  • 7.1 - 7.5 (Very slightly alkaline)
Bloom Colour edit
  • Red
  • Pink
  • White
Wildlife Value edit
  • Butterflies (nectar source)
  • Deer Resistant
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Seed
  • Division
Skill Level edit
  • Beginner
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Contributors For This Plant
Netty (13946)
  misuysig (183)
Jewell (5504)
Frank (2698)

Plant suggested by: Netty (13946)


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Jewell (5504) wrote on Jun 27 2010
My plants bloom from June to July. Without sufficant moisture the flowers will not form properly. Likes a woodland environment in my yard.

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