Astilbe chinensis 'Visions'
Chinese False Spirea
USDA Hardiness Zone 3-8
'Visions' is a lovely, compact cultivar which features a foliage mound (to 9" tall) of bronze-green and thick panicles of frosted, raspberry flowers on 12-15" tall stems in late spring to early summer.
Gorgeous with light pinks and whites, and petite enough for the front of a shady border.
Interesting Notes
Wonderful cut and dried flowers!
The chinensis species is more sun and drought tolerant than other Astilbes, also the last to bloom.
Bloom Time
June-July (mid)
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips
Requires constant moisture to perform at best.
When to Divide
early spring or fall, divide every 3 years to retain vigor
Good Companions
Lady Fern
(Athyrium filix-femina),
False Forget-Me-Not, Siberian Bugloss
(Brunnera macrophylla),
Bugbane
(Cimicifuga (Actaea) ramosa),
Bugleweed
(Ajuga reptans),
Heartleaf Bergenia, Pigsqueak
(Bergenia cordifolia),
Hosta
(Hosta ),
Hellebore
(Helleborus Winter Thrillers)
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes & Uses
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Dried Flowers |
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Cut Flowers |
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Ground Cover |
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Crafts |
Critter Resistance
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Deer Resistant |
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Rabbit Resistant |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Season of Interest (Foliage)