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Astilbe x crispa 'Lilliput'

Also Known As

  • Astilbe x crispa 'Liliput'

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 4"-8"
  • W: 6"-8"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Astilbe x crispa 'Lilliput' plant details

Astilbe x crispa 'Lilliput' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Astilbe x crispa 'Lilliput'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: saxifragaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN - 8 IN - wide, 4 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall and summer
Uses: compact, cutting garden, dried-arrangements, easy-to-grow, panicles, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Astilbe x crispa 'Lilliput'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Super compact rosettes to 8” wide of dark crinkled foliage topped by 4-6” pale pink spike sin late summer that dry on the plant nicely and provide winter interest. Part sun to bright shade in consistently moist to wet humus rich soils; longlived, adaptable, deer and rabbit resistant.

Gardening facts about Astilbe x crispa 'Lilliput' plant

How to Grow Astilbe x crispa 'Lilliput'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 24"-36"

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Size

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