Dwarf Chinese astilbe (Astilbe chinensis var. pumila) is a dwarf astilbe with attractive red-green leaves and reddish-pink flowers in broad, dense conical groups. Blooms mostly in summer. Great in damp borders, waterside beds, woodland gardens, or shady rock gardens.
Divide clumps in early spring. Replant immediately or pot up and plant in early summer. Tarnished plant bug, powdery mildew, bacterial leaf spots, Cercospora leaf spots.
| Height | 6–12 in. |
| Spread | 6–12 in. |
| Growth Habit | Clumps |
| Growth Pace | Fast |
| Light | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Moisture | Medium to Wet |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Features | Showy flowers, showy foliage, showy seed heads |
| Bloom Time | Early Summer, Late Spring, Spring, Summer |
| Flower Color | Pink, Red |
| Foliage Color | Colorful/Burgundy |
| Uses | Beds, Borders |
| Style | Cottage Garden, Cut Flower, Rock Garden, Woodland Garden, Waterside |
| Type | Perennials |
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