Chinese Astilbe
Astilbe chinensis
Family: Saxifragaceae
Chinese Astilbe grows in partial shade and prefers rich, moist, well-drained soil. Water needs: Moderate to high; dislikes drying out.
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How to Grow Chinese Astilbe
Chinese Astilbe growing information includes sunlight requirements of Partial shade, soil conditions listed as Rich, moist, well-drained soil with a soil pH of 5.5-7.0, and Moderate to high; dislikes drying out water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 4-8. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Chinese Astilbe as 14-30 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow or barely cover. Days to maturity are listed as 1-2 years to flowering from seed.
Plant Overview
Chinese Astilbe (Astilbe chinensis) is listed in the Saxifragaceae family and categorized as a flower with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0259
- Family
- Saxifragaceae
- Plant type
- Flower
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Chinese Astilbe is listed for partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate to high; dislikes drying out. The database soil reference is Rich, moist, well-drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-7.0, and the listed hardiness range is 4-8.
- Hardiness zones
- 4-8
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil
- Rich, moist, well-drained soil
- Soil pH
- 5.5-7.0
- Water needs
- Moderate to high; dislikes drying out
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 14-30 days and the seed depth is Surface sow or barely cover. The listed time to maturity is 1-2 years to flowering from seed. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 14-30 days
- Seed depth
- Surface sow or barely cover
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 1-2 years to flowering from seed
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.