Astilbe chinensis ‘Visions in Red’
$32.99
Dark purplish-red summer plumes rise over a mound of divided, dark green leaves on purple stems. This compact Chinese astilbe brings color to moist, shaded borders and makes a cut flower.
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Description
Vision in Red Chinese astilbe forms a clump of divided dark green leaves, with thick, branched flower plumes carried above the foliage on dark purple stems. Its small, fragrant flowers create a dark purplish-red display in June and July. Plant it in groups along a shaded border, in a woodland garden, or beside a pond or stream where the soil stays moist. It prefers rich, humusy, well-drained soil in partial to full shade; keep the soil consistently moist, especially as the foliage and plumes develop. A summer compost mulch helps retain moisture. The flower stalks can remain for dried seed-head interest, or be trimmed after bloom for a tidier appearance. Divide crowded clumps every three to four years.
Additional information
| Height | 1 ft – 2 ft |
|---|---|
| Spread | 10 in – 1 ft |
| Flowering months | June, July |
| Synonyms | Astilbe chinensis 'Vision in Red', Astilbe chinensis 'Visions in Red', Astilbe chinensis Visions in Red, Astilbe Vision In Red, Astilbe Vision Red, Astilbe Visions in Red |
| Family | Saxifragaceae |
| Hazardous | unknown |
| Variegated | no |
| Color flower summer | Purple, Red |
| Aspect | East, South, West |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Habit | Clump-former |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained |
| Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Position | Partial shade, Full shade |
| Scent | Fragrant |
| Shape | Mound-forming, Upright |
| Suggest planting location | Woodland Garden, Shade Garden, Flowering borders, Patio and container use, Cottage and informal gardens |
| Type | Perennial |
| Use for | Cutting Garden, Shade Garden, Container Planting |
| Years to max height | 2 |
| Cultivation | Grow in rich, humusy soil in partial to full shade, keeping it consistently moist. A summer compost mulch helps hold moisture, and crowded clumps can be divided every three to four years. |
| Soil | Clay, Loam |
| Local names | Chinese Astilbe, Vision in Red Astilbe |
| Blomidon Item No | MO23030470, 7937657765939, ZASTCHVR0001G, ZASTCHVR0002G, 201810962, 201924165 |
| Propagation | Divide established clumps in late winter or early spring. Pot the divisions under cover and plant them outdoors in late spring. |
| Diseases | Powdery mildew may occur. |
| Pruning | Remove faded flower stalks after bloom for a tidier display, or leave the dried heads for winter interest. Cut back old foliage in early spring. |
| Watering instructions | Keep the soil consistently moist, increasing attention to watering as foliage emerges and flower plumes develop. Dry soil can brown the leaves. |
| Sunlight instructions | Plant in partial shade to full shade. In full shade, flowering may be less abundant; do not let the soil dry out. |