| | | Family | Saxifragaceae | | Plant Type | | | Zone | USDA: 3a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3 | | Care Level | low, easy, suitable for beginners. | | Height | 50 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft) | | Spread | 25 - 30 cm (10 - 12 in) | | Light | partial shade to shade | | Soil Moisture | average to moist, well-drained | | Soil Type | clay to sandy | | Soil pH | acidic to alkaline | | | Description | Astilbe chinensis 'Intermezzo' (dwarf Chinese astilbe) bears salmon blooms during late summer to early autumn. The foliage is deep green in colour. | | Typical Uses | Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, cut flowers, edging, ground cover, mass planting, waterfront and woodland. | | Special Characteristics | This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits. | | |