Astilbe chinensis 'Visions in Red'

Chinese Astilbe

Plant Type: Perennial

MORNING sun/AFTERNOON shade to FULL shade

Deep purple-red flower buds open dark lavender on sturdy upright stems in June and July. Foliage is bronze-green. Very robust and floriferous. More drought resistant than A. arendsii types. Late season bloomer.

Height

24"

Spread

12-24"

Astilbe chinensis 'Visions in Red' Plant Care:

Prefers moist, organically rich soil. Foliage will brown if soil is too dry.

Chinese Astilbe Characteristics & Attributes

Season of Interest

Mid Season (May - June)

Late Season (July - frost)

Soil Moisture Needs

Moderate

Moist

Special Benefits

Cut Flower / or Foliage

Dried Flower

Fragrant

Critter Resistance

Deer Resistant

Rabbit Resistant

Chinese Astilbe Additional Information

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