{"product_id":"astilbe-chinensis-mighty-pip","title":"Astilbe chinensis 'Mighty Pip'","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAstilbe chinensis 'Mighty Pip'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a bold, mid to late summer bloomer that features striking light pink flower plumes atop strong upright stems. P\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003erovides a dramatic vertical accent with its larger size and vigorous growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-end=\"636\" data-start=\"595\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"614\" data-start=\"595\"\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3 - 4 ft x 2 - 3 ft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-end=\"671\" data-start=\"639\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"653\" data-start=\"639\"\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e: July to August\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-end=\"755\" data-start=\"674\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"696\" data-start=\"674\"\u003eLight Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e: Partial shade to full shade; tolerates some morning sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-end=\"820\" data-start=\"758\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"777\" data-start=\"758\"\u003eSoil Preference\u003c\/strong\u003e: Moist, rich, well drained to clay soils\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-end=\"887\" data-start=\"823\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"841\" data-start=\"823\"\u003eWatering Needs\u003c\/strong\u003e: High; thrives with consistently moist soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-end=\"946\" data-start=\"890\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"909\" data-start=\"890\"\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Moderate; not a preferred deer food\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eNATIVE STATUS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNot native to North America. It originates from Asian species and is cultivated for ornamental purposes. While it doesn’t host native specialist insects, it contributes valuable structure and bloom time to shade and moisture focused plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWILDLIFE \u0026amp; INSECTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1508\" data-start=\"1382\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1390\" data-start=\"1382\"\u003eBees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1508\" data-start=\"1382\"\u003eAttracts bumblebees, small native bees, and honeybees that collect pollen during its midsummer bloom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1636\" data-start=\"1511\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1526\" data-start=\"1511\"\u003eButterflies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1636\" data-start=\"1511\"\u003eVisited occasionally by skippers and small butterflies looking for nectar in shaded environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1773\" data-start=\"1639\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1656\" data-start=\"1639\"\u003eOther Insects\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1773\" data-start=\"1639\"\u003eDense foliage and upright stems offer some shelter and foraging space for ground dwelling insects and pollinators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSPACING \u0026amp; LANDSCAPE USE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSpacing Recommendations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSpace 24 - 30 in apart to accommodate mature height and airflow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLandscape Placement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBest placed mid to back of shady borders, moist woodland gardens, or as a focal point in low lying beds where its height and color offer standout interest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCOMPANION PLANTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2785\" data-start=\"2669\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2785\" data-start=\"2671\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2717\" data-start=\"2671\"\u003eArisaema triphyllum (Jack-in-the-Pulpit)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds early spring interest and pairs well in woodland settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2907\" data-start=\"2786\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2907\" data-start=\"2788\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2827\" data-start=\"2788\"\u003eCaltha palustris (Marsh Marigold)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Moist soil lover with bright yellow spring blooms preceding Astilbe’s show.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3016\" data-start=\"2908\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3016\" data-start=\"2910\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2948\" data-start=\"2910\"\u003eIris versicolor (Blue Flag Iris)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Offers a striking early bloom and thrives in similar wet soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3136\" data-start=\"3017\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3136\" data-start=\"3019\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3059\" data-start=\"3019\"\u003eStylophorum diphyllum (Wood Poppy)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Spring flowering shade perennial that fills space before Astilbe blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3276\" data-start=\"3137\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3276\" data-start=\"3139\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3173\" data-start=\"3139\"\u003eOsmunda regalis (Royal Fern)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Dramatic, moisture loving fern with bold foliage that balances 'Mighty Pip's vertical flower spikes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cicconi Farms","offers":[{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":45901843497121,"sku":"ASTILBE CHINENSIS MIGHTY PIP","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/3329\/0634\/products\/astimighpi.jpg?v=1585257768","url":"https:\/\/cicconi-farms.myshopify.com\/products\/astilbe-chinensis-mighty-pip","provider":"Cicconi Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}