Vision In Pink Astilbe
Astilbe chinensis 'Vision in Pink'
Description | Light pink flower plumes are striking against coarsely textured, blue-green foliage. The dense, upright form is perfect in a dappled shade border, woodland garden, or as a groundcover. An excellent cut flower, fresh or dried. Tolerates drier soils than other varieties. An herbaceous perennial. |
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Light | Filtered sun, Full shade, Partial shade, Partial sun |
Watering | Keep soil consistently moist. |
Blooms | Early to midsummer |
Mature Size | Fast growing; reaches 24 to 32 in. tall, 12 to 24 in. wide. |
Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
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Special Features | Easy Care, Fast Growing |
Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas, Black Walnut Tolerant |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover |
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Flower Color | Pink |
Foliage Color | Blue-green |
Companion Plants | Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla); Holly (Ilex); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Hosta (Hosta); Coral Bells (Heuchera) |
Care | Thrives in organically rich, evenly moist, acidic, well-drained soil, sited in bright shade or filtered sun; does not tolerate dry conditions. Mulch to keep roots cool and moist, avoiding the crown. Clip spent blooms for a tidy appearance. Remove old foliage and stems in early spring. Feed in early spring, and again after bloom. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-8
![USDA Cold Hardiness Zone Map](https://www.monrovia.com/media/map/zone/zone-4-8.png)
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 6
Good to grow!
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La Grange Park Ace Hardware 900 E. 31st St.
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Palos Hills, Illinois 60465 -
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Burbank, Illinois 60459
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.