I am happy to report that this plant survived a tougher than usual winter in our marginal Zone 5 garden.
This one was a ...Read Morenew addition last fall. So far it looks quite healthy and has spread out somewhat. I did add plenty of mulch after the first hard freeze, so maybe that gave it somewhat of a boost.
I would like to add that this sprouted up a good two weeks after most of my other perennials made an appearance this spring. I don't know if that's typical for astilbes or not.
Would like to add to the above that, in our Maryland garden, we have never had to water this plant, and one year was so dry you could wal...Read Morek across a local reservoir. To qualify its drought tolerance with us, let me say that it was already established before that summer. Also, our soil does have a high, moisture-retentive clay content, lots of compost was dug in before planting and the area where it grows is mulched once a year - when we can. Apparently, the dainty looks of this plant belie its extremely versatile constitution that has such a wide range of adaptability.
'Pumila' appear to bloom even later than the other cultivars of astilbes in my yard. It will look good in a rock garden near a pond. It h...Read Moreas "fuzzy" flowers compare to other astilbes.
This astilbe grows a bit differently than all the others I have. Instead of staying in a tight clump, it spreads forming a nice dense gro...Read Moreundcover which is not invasive.
A nice dwarf astilbe for moist to wet locations where you don't want a taller version, such as borders or as a graduation to taller flowe...Read Morers. Has lavender plumes in late summer - this one starts blooming after most of the others are done.
Great for shady locations or just as happy in full sun in northern climates. Fast growing. Divide every couple of years. Moves well to other locations after being divided. Cut flowers back after flowering.
Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | August 2002 | neutral
Be sure to cut back faded flower stalks. Extra water may be needed in dry periods. Divide after 3-4 years in spring or fall. Astilbe r...Read Moreequires a lot of nutrients, so give it some fertilizer at least once per growing season.
I am happy to report that this plant survived a tougher than usual winter in our marginal Zone 5 garden.
This one was a ...Read More
Short - 10" - Plant 12" apart. Lilac plumes over deep green foliage from July to August. Great used as ground cover, or in foreground. Spreads well.
Would like to add to the above that, in our Maryland garden, we have never had to water this plant, and one year was so dry you could wal...Read More
'Pumila' appear to bloom even later than the other cultivars of astilbes in my yard. It will look good in a rock garden near a pond. It h...Read More
This astilbe grows a bit differently than all the others I have. Instead of staying in a tight clump, it spreads forming a nice dense gro...Read More
A nice dwarf astilbe for moist to wet locations where you don't want a taller version, such as borders or as a graduation to taller flowe...Read More
Be sure to cut back faded flower stalks. Extra water may be needed in dry periods. Divide after 3-4 years in spring or fall. Astilbe r...Read More