Astilbe chinensis var. pumila is a dwarf, spreading astilbe with fern-like foliage and upright plumes of purple-pink flowers in late summer. This pack of 24 plants in 11cm pots works well as ground cover in shady, moist areas.
- Flowers: purple-pink plumes in summer
- Foliage: finely cut, deep green leaves
- Supplied as: 24 plants, 15-25cm tall, in 11cm pots
- Light: partial shade to shade
- Use: ground cover, shady borders and woodland planting
Pumila spreads steadily where the soil stays moist, so mix in compost or leaf mould at planting and water through dry spells. It copes with a little more sun than other astilbes if the soil is not allowed to dry out. Cut back faded stems in early spring.
Supplied as young plants in growing pots, shipped directly from our partner growers. Plants are living products, so size and shape can vary slightly from the photo.
At a Glance
- Type: outdoor garden plant
- Pack: 24 plants
- Height: approx. 15-25 cm as supplied
- Pot: Ø11 cm nursery pot
- Light: partial shade or shade
- Delivery: free delivery across Ireland and 24 more EU countries (5–8 working days), covered by our healthy-arrival guarantee
- Sun or shade
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 m
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 m
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Flowers
- Summer
- Time to maturity
- 2-5 years
- Soil
- Clay, Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid to alkaline
- Moisture
- Moist
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- Aspect
- South, West, East
- Hardiness (RHS)
- H7 (to about -20 °C)
Sources: RHS Plant Finder; PFAF;
Ranges come from the RHS Plant Finder and PFAF. They show what each plant tolerates; local conditions vary.
Free delivery, always — on every order across Ireland and the EU 🌿
Typical Delivery Times
Ireland and all EU destinations — 5–8 working days
Delivery times are estimates and may vary based on local conditions.
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