Vision In Pink Astilbe
Astilbe chinensis 'Vision in Pink'
Pronunciation: a-STIL-bee chi-NEN-sis
SKU #05915
| 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 |
| 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
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101 Market 8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e.
Otsego, MN 55330 -
14th Street Garden Center 793 Jersey Ave.
Jersey City, NJ 07303 -
3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse 1110 3rd Ave. West
Dickinson, ND 58601