Astilbe chinensis var. taquetii

Also Known As

Taquetii Chinese Astilbe

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 18"-40"
W: 12"-25"

planting zones

4a-10a

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Astilbe chinensis var. taquetii plant details

Astilbe chinensis var. taquetii is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer pink and purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, average, clay, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Astilbe chinensis var. taquetii

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: saxifragaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 25 IN - wide, 18 IN - 40 IN - tall
Flowers: pink and purple blooms in spring and summer
Uses: cutting garden, panicles

GROWING CONDITIONS for Astilbe chinensis var. taquetii

USDA Zones: 4a - 10a
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: acidic, average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Late flowering and sun tolerant; tall plants that extend the season for Astilbe. ZONE 4

By: Arrowhead Alpines

A beautiful new Astilbe that doesn’t mind our mild Winters! Reliably perennial up to USDA zone 10a (around the S.F. Bay), this Astilbe also doesn’t mind a little dryness! The graceful, richly colored, rosy-purple plumes appear in late Summer, a welcome sight at that time of year, especially in the shade garden. The attractive, rich green, divided foliage is tough & pest free. Grows 40" tall and 25" wide. Astilbes thrive best in rich soil with lots of compost. If you plant them in sun, add a good layer of mulch so they won’t dry out too much. Excellent cut flowers you won’t find at the florists!