Visions Astilbe
Astilbe chinensis 'Visions'
Showy plumed flower spikes adorn this outstanding perennial, ideal for cooler climate gardens or where protected from hot afternoon sun. Smaller stature plant is perfect for containers or in clusters at the front of shaded beds. Soft lavender-purple flowers offer valuable cool color accent. Herbaceous.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | a-STIL-bee chi-NEN-sis |
| Key feature: | Shade Loving |
| Plant types: | Groundcover, Perennial |
| Garden style: | Cottage |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Herbaceous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 4 - 8 |
| Light needs: | Full to partial shade |
| Sunset climate zones: | 1 - 7, 14 - 17, 32 - 45 |
| Water Needs: | Needs wet or constantly moist soil. |
| Average landscape size: | Moderate grower to 14 in. tall, 12 in. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Flower attribute: | Showy Flowers |
| Special features: | Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant |
| Landscape uses: | Border, Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Very Wet Areas, Water Garden |
| Flower color: | Purple |
| Blooms: | Mid-summer |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 0362 |
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Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. For a neat appearance, remove old foliage before new leaves emerge. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring.
Showy plumed flower spikes adorn this outstanding perennial, ideal for cooler climate gardens or where protected from hot afternoon sun. Smaller stature plant is perfect for containers or in clusters at the front of shaded beds. Soft lavender-purple flowers offer valuable cool color accent. Herbaceous.
Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. For a neat appearance, remove old foliage before new leaves emerge. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | a-STIL-bee chi-NEN-sis |
| Key feature: | Shade Loving |
| Plant types: | Groundcover, Perennial |
| Garden style: | Cottage |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Herbaceous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 4 - 8 |
| Light needs: | Full to partial shade |
| Sunset climate zones: | 1 - 7, 14 - 17, 32 - 45 |
| Water Needs: | Needs wet or constantly moist soil. |
| Average landscape size: | Moderate grower to 14 in. tall, 12 in. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Flower attribute: | Showy Flowers |
| Special features: | Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant |
| Landscape uses: | Border, Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Very Wet Areas, Water Garden |
| Flower color: | Purple |
| Blooms: | Mid-summer |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 0362 |
