| | | Family | Saxifragaceae | | Plant Type | | | Zone | USDA: 4a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3 | | Care Level | | | Height | 45 - 50 cm (18 - 20 in) | | Spread | 30 - 38 cm (12 - 15 in) | | Light | full sun to shade | | Soil Moisture | average, well-drained | | Soil Type | clay to sandy | | Soil pH | acidic to alkaline | | | Description | Astilbe chinensis 'Valerie' (Chinese astilbe) bears greyish fuchsia and fragrant blooms during mid-summer. This plant has greyish green foliage. | | Typical Uses | Border, container, cut flowers, dried flowers and mass planting. | | Special Characteristics | This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits. | | |