Astilbe chinensis 'Vision in White' PP18,965
Chinese False Spirea
USDA Hardiness Zone 4-8
Robust, dark green, glossy foliage with large creamy white plume blooms. A great performer, more drought and humidity tolerant than many other Astilbe varieties. Compact habit with very upright flowers.
Height
24 in
Spread
16-18 in
Color
White
Interesting Notes
Bred by Johannes Gerardus van Veen and Introduced by Future Plants
Bloom Time
June-July
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips
Requires constant moisture to perform at its best. Situate in part-shade to full shade in groups or in a woodland border.
When to Divide
early spring or fall
Good Companions
Pacific Bleeding Heart (Dicentra formosa), Bugleweed (Ajuga reptans), Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium nipponicum), Branched Bugbane (Cimicifuga (Actaea) ramosa), Old Fashioned Bleeding Heart (Dicentra spectabilis), Hellebore (Helleborus Winter Thrillers), Hosta (Hosta ), Spotted Dead Nettle (Lamium maculatum), Bleeding Heart (Dicentra spectabilis), Coral Bells (Heuchera )Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes & Uses
| • | Ground Cover |
| • | Cut Flowers |
| • | Dried Flowers |
| • | Containers |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
| • | Rabbit Resistant |
Exposure
| • | Partial Shade |
| • | Shade |
Foliage Color
| • | Dark Green |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Summer |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Spring |
| • | Summer |
| • | Fall |
Soil Moisture Preference
| • | Rich |
| • | Moist |
