Astilbe chinensis Pumila is a compact and highly decorative perennial valued for its delicate feathery flower plumes and elegant clumping habit. During the growing season the plant forms dense green foliage which provides an attractive background for the summer blooms. The Pumila variety is distinguished by its low growth and strong durability making it ideal for small gardens borders and naturalistic plantings.

It blooms abundantly in summer producing soft airy inflorescences in shades of pink. The plant prefers partial shade or shade and thrives in consistently moist fertile soil. Thanks to its tolerance for humidity it performs well near ponds streams and shaded garden areas.

Astilbe Pumila is easy to grow frost resistant and long lived. It looks excellent in groups as groundcover and in compositions with ferns hostas and other shade loving perennials.