Vision In Red Astilbe

Astilbe chinensis 'Vision in Red'

Pronunciation: a-STIL-bee chi-NEN-sis
SKU #01634
3-8

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Tall feathery blooms of reddish purple rise above deep bronze-green foliage. This more heat and drought tolerant selection thrives in dappled shade. Valued for their airy quality, the flowers are excellent for cutting. Seed heads add interest to the winter garden. Great in mass plantings. An herbaceous perennial.
LIGHT: Full shade, Partial shade
WATER: Keep soil consistently moist.
SIZE: Fast growing; reaches 14 to 28 in. tall, 12 to 25 in. wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 3-8

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Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 9

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Bloom TimeMidsummer
Deciduous/EvergreenHerbaceous
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Fast Growing
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas, Black Walnut Tolerant
Growth RateFast
Flower AttributesFlowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Landscape UseBorder, Container
Flower ColorRed
Foliage ColorDark Green
Companion PlantsJapanese Maple (Acer); Azalea (Azalea); Columbine (Aquilegia); Hosta (Hosta); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra)
Care InstructionsThrives in organically rich, evenly moist, acidic, well-drained soil, sited in bright shade or filtered sun; does not tolerate dry conditions. Mulch to keep roots cool and moist, avoiding the crown. Clip spent blooms for a tidy appearance. Remove old foliage and stems in early spring. Feed in early spring, and again after bloom.
Details
Bloom TimeMidsummer
Deciduous/EvergreenHerbaceous
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Fast Growing
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas, Black Walnut Tolerant
Growth RateFast
Flower AttributesFlowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container
Flower ColorRed
Foliage ColorDark Green
Companion PlantsJapanese Maple (Acer); Azalea (Azalea); Columbine (Aquilegia); Hosta (Hosta); Bleeding Heart (Dicentra)
Care
Care InstructionsThrives in organically rich, evenly moist, acidic, well-drained soil, sited in bright shade or filtered sun; does not tolerate dry conditions. Mulch to keep roots cool and moist, avoiding the crown. Clip spent blooms for a tidy appearance. Remove old foliage and stems in early spring. Feed in early spring, and again after bloom.

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in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.

We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.

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