Astilbe chinensis Mighty Pip
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Astilbe arendsii Mighty Pip is a towering clump-former with very large light pink plumes on red stems above dark green foliage.
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Description
Astilbe arendsii Mighty Pip is a tall, vigorous perennial with dark green divided foliage and branched light pink flower plumes held on red stems. Its substantial mound and exceptional height create a strong summer display.
Plant it in moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade, or give it brighter light only where moisture stays reliable. It works well at the back of a border, beside water, in large outdoor containers, and as a source of cutting stems. The flowers attract butterflies.
Additional information
| Height | 3 ft – 4 ft |
|---|---|
| Spread | 2 ft – 3 ft |
| Flowering months | June, July, August |
| Synonyms | Astilbe chinensis Mighty Pip, Astilbe Mighty Pip |
| Family | Saxifragaceae |
| Hazardous | unknown |
| Variegated | unknown |
| Color flower summer | Pink |
| Aspect | East, West, North |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Bushy, Clump-former |
| Moisture | Wet or Damp Soil, Moist but Well Drained |
| Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Shape | Mound-forming, Upright |
| Suggest planting location | Shade Garden, Flowering borders, Patio and container use, Cottage and informal gardens, Water Garden |
| Type | Perennial |
| Use for | Cutting Garden, Pollinator-Friendly, Container Planting |
| Years to max height | 2 |
| Soil | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | False Spirea, False Goat's Beard, Mighty Pip Astilbe |
| Blomidon Item No | ZASTCHMP0001G, ZASTCHMP0002G |
| Usps | Very tall red stems carry exceptionally large light pink plumes., Dark green divided foliage forms a substantial summer mound., Keep the root zone consistently moist and protect it from drying. |
| Propagation | Divide established clumps in spring and replant promptly. |
| Pests | Vine weevil |
| Diseases | Powdery mildew, Leaf scorch |
| Pruning | Remove old stems and leaves before new spring growth emerges. |
| Watering instructions | Keep the root zone consistently moist and never allow it to dry out completely. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in partial shade, or in full sun only where the soil remains consistently moist. |