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Astilbe chinensis 'Intermezzo'

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.