Astilbe chinensis var. davidii | Chinese Astilbe

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Grown from seed in living soil without the use of pesticides, chemicals, or carbon fuels.

ships spring 2026

Astilbes are love them or hate them plants. They are considered either garish because of their bright colors and hard to grow because of their need for constant moisture, or they are considered elegant and hardy because of their ability to grow in moist or boggy ground. IF you can provide them with the correct conditions (moisture, moisture, moisture), we say grow them! Stiff flower plumes, which are so lovely in summer bloom, dry on the plant and remain erect through the seasons, lending beauty to the winter garden.

Astilbe chinensis var. davidii is an amazing, super tall variety that tops out at six feet! Bronze-tinted dark green leaves offer a lovely contrast to the pinky-purple panicles of flowers. Dried seed heads add interest to the winter garden.

Easy to grow in lightly shaded, moist but well-drained soil. Best performance in humusy, organically rich soil.

syn. Astilbe davidii

Zones: 4 to 8
Family: Saxifragaceae
Type: Perennial
Height: 48 to 72 in.
Spread: 18 to 24 in.
Exposure: part-shade, light shade
Soil Conditions: moist, well-drained
Bloom Time: August to September
Bloom Color: Lilac-pink
Native Range: Asia, Russia, India, Myanmar

F11-e

4” pot

Special Characteristics

Deer-resistant
Clay tolerant
Juglone tolerant
Rabbit resistant
Winter interest
Snail Resistant

Ordering information

Preorders

You may place your order anytime to reserve plants for spring 2026 shipping. If you place multiple orders, we will combine plants into one box (or as many as needed) and any extra shipping charges will be refunded.

We will resume shipping plants as soon as plants are ready and temperatures are appropriate in our location and yours.

We will check in with you a week before shipping to make sure you receive your plants at a time that is convenient for you.

Shipping

Live plants ship in spring and fall only. Plants may ship dormant, depending on variety and season. Shipping costs are most reasonable when bundling like size plants.

4-inch: 1-6 plants ship for $15.00 / 7-13 plants ship for $18.00 / 14-30 plants ship for $40.00
1-gal: 1-2 plants ship for $18.00 / 3-4 plants ship for $25.00 / 5-6 plants ship for $40.00
trees & shrubs: $27.00-$40.00 each, height dependent
seeds: $6.75 or free with orders over $15.00

We regret that we cannot ship internationally or to the following states: AK, AZ, CA, CO, FL, HI, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, or WA.

Nursery pick up

We will email you to schedule a day and time to collect your plants when they are ready in spring. Generally, plants can be collected from the nursery Monday through Sunday from 10am-4pm in Spring, Summer, and Fall.

Plant Sizes

We most commonly use the following pot sizes for perennials:

4-inch pot: 3.5" H x 3.5" W x 3.5" D
2-quart pot: 6" H x 5.25" W x 5.25" D
1-gallon pot: 6.87" H x 8" Dia (this is a true one gallon pot, not the smaller 'trade' one gallon pot used by many nurseries)

Check out our illustrated pot size guide here.

Representative trees & shrubs are photographed in their pots and posted on each plant page.

Sustainability

Sustainability is at the heart of what we do at The Old Dairy. We grow all of our plants outdoors without the use of chemicals, fertilizers, carbon fuels, or peat.

Many of our perennials are grown in the ground and dug upon order (this is especially true for larger sizes). This practice allows us to grow stronger, healthier plants using native soil, and ultimately reduces our impact on the environment.

Our open-pollinated seeds are collected from plants in our mother beds, which have never been treated with chemicals or sprays of any kind.

Read all about our sustainable practices here.