Astilbe chinensis 'Visions'
Visions Astilbe
Description
A low maintenance, shade loving variety, featuring tall, upright plants; cherry-red plumes rise above mounds of ferny, toothed foliage; an excellent addition to shaded gardens, borders, containers or fresh-cut bouquets; low maintenance
Ornamental Features
Visions Astilbe has masses of beautiful plumes of cherry red flowers at the ends of the stems from early to mid summer, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its ferny compound leaves remain emerald green in color throughout the season.
Planting & Growing
Visions Astilbe will grow to be about 12 inches tall at maturity extending to 18 inches tall with the flowers, with a spread of 18 inches. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant, individual plants should be spaced approximately 14 inches apart. Its foliage tends to remain dense right to the ground, not requiring facer plants in front. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years. As an herbaceous perennial, this plant will usually die back to the crown each winter, and will regrow from the base each spring. Be careful not to disturb the crown in late winter when it may not be readily seen!
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Fall Color
Deer Resistance:
partial shade to shade
moist
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moist
2b
2
ft.
18 inches
acidic
rich
true