Astilbe chinensis - 'Pumila' (Astilbe) Type Herbaceous flower, Deciduous, Ground cover, Flowering Form Ground-Hugging Rounded Clump Size Medium Border Plant (50-180cm height) Colours Lilac Flowers (Summer early), Medium green Foliage Care Low/Easy Maintenance Hardiness Frost hardy Growth Medium Growing Plant Earmark this plant   Astilbe chinensis cultivation notes: Astilbe's require a moist fertile garden soil, in partial shade / full sun, with dry conditions will cause foliage to scorch. Plant where plants will not be disturbed e.g.. around ponds / wild areas. Cut back in Autumn and mulch / divide if congested. Plant Strengths: Suitable for container growing; Tolerates permanently wet soil; Tolerates heavy clay soils; Suitable for planting in full shade. Plant Weaknesses: Will not tolerate exposed, cold or hot and sunny locations. Design & Plant Use for Astilbe chinensis: Summer flowering herbaceous plant suitable for border planting If you've enjoyed the FindMePlants website, why don't you help make it better and buy the FMP boys a cuppa?

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