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'Vision in Red' Chinese Astilbe Astilbe chinensis

Exposure
  • Sun or Shade
Flower Season
  • Summer
Mature Size
15" 15" 38cm 38cm
Height: 15"
Spread: 15"
Height: 38cm
Spread: 38cm
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  • Details

    15 - 15 Inches
    15 - 15 Inches
    15 - 15 Inches
    38cm
    38cm
    38cm

    Features

    Deep red buds open to pinkish-red flowers on full plumes. Flowers are held on red stems above the bronze-green foliage and blooms in midsummer.

     

     

     

      Attracts: 
      Bees
      Resists: 
      Deer
      Rabbits

      Characteristics

      Plant Type: 
      Perennial
      Height Category: 
      Medium
      Garden Height: 
      15 Inches 38cm
      Spacing: 
      15 Inches 38cm
      Spread: 
      15 Inches 38cm
      Flower Colors: 
      Pink
      Flower Colors: 
      Red
      Flower Shade: 
      Red shades
      Foliage Colors: 
      Green
      Foliage Shade: 
      Green
      Habit: 
      Upright
      Container Role: 
      Thriller

      Plant Needs

      Light Requirement: 
      Sun or Shade

      The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).

      Maintenance Category: 
      Easy
      Bloom Time: 
      Mid Summer
      Hardiness Zones: 
      4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
      Water Category: 
      Consistent
      Uses: 
      Border Plant
      Uses: 
      Container
      Uses: 
      Cut Flower
      Uses: 
      Landscape
      Uses: 
      Mass Planting
      Maintenance Notes: 

      Astilbes are long-lived perennials that are most comfortable when grown in rich soil and light shade to filtered sun. They will grow in full shade, but will not bloom as prolifically there. Though they are easy to grow, Astilbes have one critical requirement--lots of water. Plants must have consistently moist soil; dryness leads to a quick demise, especially in sun. Increase watering as the foliage emerges and the plumes mature. If the soil dries out, the leaves will develop brown, crispy margins and will begin to drop. Fertilize Astilbes in late spring before flowering starts. Wait to cut back the old foliage until spring; it will help protect the plant from winter damage. In the spring, if the crown has risen above soil level, gently press it back into the ground and apply some organic matter around the plant. Plants should be divided in early spring every 3-4 years to maintain vigor.

      'Vision in Red' Astilbe chinensis
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