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.
Height
15-18 Inches
Spread
12 Inches
Color
Pink/Red
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
| • | Dried Flowers |
| • | Cut Flowers |
| • | Ground Cover |
| • | Crafts |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
| • | Rabbit Resistant |
Exposure
| • | Shade |
| • | Partial Shade |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Summer |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Summer |
| • | Spring |
| • | Fall |
Soil Moisture Preference
| • | Rich |
| • | Moist |
