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Astilbe chinensis

Family: saxifragaceae
Common name(s): dwarf chinese astilbe
Hardiness ratings: USDA zone 3~4 - 8~9

General resources

• Wikipedia. Online encyclopedia entry (if defined).
• Google images. Web search for photographs.
• The Plant List. Taxonomical lookup
• Catalogue of Life. Taxonomical lookup

Links for Astilbe chinensis

• Asianflora - Plant photos. (1 photo)
• Dave's Garden PlantFiles - Profile page with horticultural basics, and member-contributed photos and comments. (zone 4-9) (2 photos)
• Denver Botanic Gardens - Description, native range, and cultural requirements. (additional pages for other varieties) (zone 4)
• Digging Dog Nursery: Astilbe chinensis 'Finale' - Catalog page with descriptive information (additional pages for other varieties) (zone 4)
• Heritage Perennials: Astilbe chinensis Purple Lance - Profile with description and horticultural details. (additional pages for other varieties) (zone 3-9) (1 photo)
• Missouri Botanical Garden: Astilbe chinensis 'Darwin's Surprise' - Plantfinder page for one of the plants growing at the garden, with usually one or more photos, horticultural information, and noteworthy characteristics. (zone 4-8) (1 photo). Also pages for 'Diamonds and Pearls', 'Finale', 'Love and Pride', 'Purpurkerze' PURPLE CANDLE, 'Vision in Red', and 'Visions'.
• Ontario Rock Garden Society - Germination information (additional information for other varieties)
• Plant Delights Nursery: Astilbe chinensis 'Amber Moon' - Catalog page with photo, horticultural basics, and descriptive blurb. (additional pages for other varieties) (1 photo)
• Rob's Plants - Plant profile with basic horticultural information and often personal observations. (zone 4-8) (2 photos)

Astilbe chinensis var. davidii

Common name(s): Chinese astilbe
Hardiness ratings: USDA zone 4 - 8

Links

• Missouri Botanical Garden - Plantfinder page for one of the plants growing at the garden, with usually one or more photos, horticultural information, and noteworthy characteristics. (zone 4-8) (3 photos)
• Ontario Rock Garden Society - Germination information
• Plant Delights Nursery - Catalog page with photo, horticultural basics, and descriptive blurb. (1 photo)

Astilbe chinensis var. pumila

Common name(s): Chinese astilbe
Hardiness ratings: USDA zone 3~4 - 8~9

Links

• BBC Gardening - Plant profile with horticultural details and garden uses. (1 photo)
• Heritage Perennials - Profile with description and horticultural details. (zone 3-9) (1 photo)
• Missouri Botanical Garden - Plantfinder page for one of the plants growing at the garden, with usually one or more photos, horticultural information, and noteworthy characteristics. (zone 4-8) (10 photos)
• Ontario Rock Garden Society - Germination information
• Plant Delights Nursery - Catalog page with photo, horticultural basics, and descriptive blurb. (1 photo)

Astilbe chinensis var. taquetii

Common name(s): Chinese astilbe
Hardiness ratings: USDA zone 3~4 - 8~10

Links

• Annie's Annuals - Catalog page with photo, basic horticultural information, and noteworthy features. (zone 4-10a) (4 photos)
• Dave's Garden PlantFiles - Profile page with horticultural basics, and member-contributed photos and comments. (zone 4-9) (2 photos)
• Denver Botanic Gardens - Description, native range, and cultural requirements. (additional pages for other varieties) (zone 4)
• Digging Dog Nursery: Astilbe chinensis var. Taquetii 'Superba' - Catalog page with descriptive information (zone 4). Also a page for 'Purpurlanze'.
• Heritage Perennials: Astilbe chinensis var. taquetii ‘Superba’ - Profile with description and horticultural details. (zone 3-9) (1 photo)
• Missouri Botanical Garden: Astilbe chinensis var. taquetii 'Superba' - Plantfinder page for one of the plants growing at the garden, with usually one or more photos, horticultural information, and noteworthy characteristics. (zone 4-8) (2 photos)