Astilbe chinensis 'Vision in Red' - Vision in Red Chinese Astilbe
SKU #'s
- 1002455
- 1002456
- Delivery Available with Online Checkout
- Not Available In-store at Colchester Mackey's
- Not Available In-store at Willimantic Mackey's
- Not Available In-store at Woodstock Mackey's
Vision in Red Chinese Astilbe is a compact clumping herbaceous perennial with dark green foliage and dark purple stems. Fully packed panicles of dark maroon to deep purplish-red flowers bloom above the leaves in summer. Flowers best in part shade and rich, moist soils. Astilbe are deer and rabbit resistant.
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Type: |
Perennial |
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Height: |
1.5' - 2' |
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Spread: |
1' - 1.5' |
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Spacing: |
1' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 8 |
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Culture: |
Part Sun, Full Shade |
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Bloom Color: |
Red |
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Season of Interest: |
Summer |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Water regularly, keep soils moist to prevent burning or foliage decline. Powdery mildew and wilt may occur. Watch for japanese beetles.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Foundational Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Heuchera, Lenten Rose, Azalea
IMAGE: Photo by Proven Winners, Vision In Red Astilbe
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
