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    Astilbe x arendsii 'Bumalda'

    Also Known As

    • Astilbe arendsii 'Bumalda'
    • False Goat's Beard
    • False Spirea

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 18"-24"
    • W: 24"-36"

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

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    Astilbe x arendsii 'Bumalda' plant details

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

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Astilbe x arendsii 'Bumalda'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: saxifragaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
    Flowers: cream blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: panicles

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Astilbe x arendsii 'Bumalda'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    One of the very best white astilbes. The icey flowers blush with age to pale pink while contrasting beautifully with the reddish stems and deep green burgundy-infused foliage. Shade to part sun.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Gardening facts about Astilbe x arendsii 'Bumalda' plant

    How to Grow Astilbe x arendsii 'Bumalda'

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • acidic
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • cream

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Astilbe chinensis var. pumila

    aka Astilbe chinensis 'Pumila', Pumila Dwarf Astilbe

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6"-18"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Astilbe chinensis var. pumila flower by Secret Garden Growers
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    Astilbe chinensis var. taquetii

    aka Taquetii Chinese Astilbe

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-10a

    Size

    Height: 18"-40"

    Width: 12"-25"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Astilbe chinensis var. taquetii flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Astilbe x crispa 'Perkeo'

    aka Astilbe 'Perkio', Astilbe x crispa Peter Pan, Dwarf Astilbe, Perkeo Dwarf Astilbe, Perkeo False Spiraea

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 7"-10"

    Width: 7"-10"

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Astilbe x crispa 'Perkeo' flower, foliage by Far Reaches Farm
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    Astilbe grandis

    aka False Goat's Beard

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    5b-9b

    Size

    Height: 5'-7'

    Width: 3'-5'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Astilbe grandis foliage by Far Reaches Farm
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    Astilbe simplicifolia 'Hennie Graafland'

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 8"-16"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Astilbe simplicifolia 'Hennie Graafland' flower by Karl Gercens III
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