Astilbe chinensis ‘Visions in Purple’ False Spirea
- Raspberry pink plumes are sweetly fragrant with a dense, pyramidal shape
- Blooms in midsummer
- Large, clear green leaves with a coarse texture
- A dwarf selection
A member of Astilbe chinensis (Chinese Astilbe). A later blooming species useful for extending the bloom season into late summer. Foliage is deeply incised, coarsely textured, and often bronze-green in color. Flowers are borne on narrow, branched panicles. Though garden performance is far superior in moist soils, members of this species are moderately drought tolerant.
Astilbe chinensis ‘Visions’
Common Name: Chinese Astilbe
- Raspberry pink plumes are sweetly fragrant with a dense, pyramidal shape
- Blooms in midsummer
- Large, clear green leaves with a coarse texture
- A dwarf selection
A member of Astilbe chinensis (Chinese Astilbe). A later blooming species useful for extending the bloom season into late summer. Foliage is deeply incised, coarsely textured, and often bronze-green in color. Flowers are borne on narrow, branched panicles. Though garden performance is far superior in moist soils, members of this species are moderately drought tolerant.
Characteristics
Height:
14.0-16.0 Inches
Spread:
12.0-15.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones:
4,5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color:
Pink shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)Full Shade (< 4 hrs. Direct Sun)
Water Requirements:
Average Water NeedsConsistent Water Needs
Soil Quality:
Fertile Soil Quality
Soil Chemistry:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0)Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)
Bloomtime:
Midsummer
Attracts Wings:
Bee Friendly
Critter Resistant:
Deer ResistantRabbit Resistant
Seasonal Interest:
Dried Seed Heads
Growth Rate:
Medium
Garden Style:
Patio ContainerEclecticRain GardenRock GardenWoodland Shade
Other Features:
Border PlantContainerCut FlowerCut FoliageDried FlowerFragrant FlowersMass Planting
Details
In evenly moist or wet soil, Astilbes are tough, pest-free, and handsome—everything a good garden plant should be. The only thing they cannot endure is drought. Astilbe blooms are useful for cutting if they are picked when half open






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